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Channel Imbalance at low volumes
You may want to get an audiogram, to rule out a hearing imbalance. Recruitment occurs at higher volume levels. Or use headphones and see if the problem still exists  
Channel Imbalance at low volumes
In some case, the output relay is the culprit  
Channel Imbalance at low volumes
Amplifier at this age (30 years old?) all connectors, switches, selectors and pots should be cleaned by using DeOxit  
Spend more money on the amp or the pre-amp?
Nakamichi CA5 < $300 and PA5 < $500, can't think of any integrated < $800 can beat that combo 
Need suggestions please! Electrical noise in my system and it's driving me crazy!
Could be DC voltage in your power line, some dimmer also caused problems. 
Has anyone used the Primaluna Dialogue integrated as a Preamp only?
There's NO stereo pre-out on Primaluna Dialogue! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5787c6c82994ca7e8499335c/5796ecc7c534a549c068b1f9/57f53f0c9f7... 
McCormack dna1 to Sony 1040
edsnipered, If you want to focused on two-channel audiophile quality sound and want some floorstanding speakers to pair with your DNA1, my suggestion is Thiel 1.2/1.5/1.6 or even the 1.7, you also can search the system page to see what other memb... 
unity gain active tube preamp?
Someone from audiocircle asked NickT at Schiit, the Freya tube output gain is 10 dB single-ended and 20 dB balanced.Maybe the tube section can be modified to unity gain?  
unity gain active tube preamp?
Please let me know if there are other options. http://www.schiit.com/products/sagahttp://www.schiit.com/products/freya 
Design a $60,000 Speaker - Start here
So putting this together into say a modest 3 way with all drivers from the same company and of the same level, I estimate around $6k / pair of speakers for the drivers alone. Add the normal markups, and this is a $60k speaker. The same driver... 
linear tracking TT
http://www.thevintageknob.org/pioneer-PL-L1000.htmlI think if you ask the question in Analog section you will get more responses 
Dual 1249 Tonearm replacement
No need to alter anything if using a outboard armpod!  http://www.i-fidelity.net/uploads/pics/AAS_Gabriel_Ferrari_red_with_4_tone_arm_boards.jpg 
Dual 1249 Tonearm replacement
Why not considering add a 2nd arm or even a 3rd arm?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms-MgQXSCNE 
McCormack dna1 to Sony 1040
How bout klipse rf62 Ideal speakers for parties! 
McCormack dna1 to Sony 1040
Pair the Bose with the Sony, not saying the 10.2 is not good, but your DNA1 deserve the best!