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Integrated Amp ideas for Dynaudio Special 40's
The Job Int integrated will smoke everything Peachtree makes. The Nuprime IDA-8 isn't even in the same league as the Job Int. 
Nuforce STA200
@daseldin - Currently using VH Audio Pulsar Cu RCA Interconnects. Vampire Wire also makes good reasonably priced interconnects. 
MacBook Pro Playback distortion
What does your mac pass the signal to? An external DAC? If using an external DAC, how is your mac connected to the DAC? USB cables do make a difference in sound quality. Cheap usb cables will sound like garbage. 
Suggest a dac only (no analog preamp or phono) that does WQA better than the node 2i?
NAD M51 
Benchmark AHB2 Amplifier, opinions and competition
Try the Job 225. Lots of info and reviews online. 
Anyone running a Sumiko S-10 subwoofer for music? Impressions? How about Hsu ULS-15?
Posted my experience with a Sumiko S.9 in this thread:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/finally-bought-my-subwoofers-sumiko-s-10 
Finally bought my subwoofers...Sumiko S-10
Recently picked up a Sumiko S.9 on clearance since they are being discontinued and wanted to add my experience.The S.9 replaced a Rel T7 in my main system. It is slightly larger and more powerful (10" driver vs 8" driver) but it blends more seamle... 
MHDT or Border Patrol
I agree the original Arcam irDAC is a good value at the current used prices. However, after stepping up to a NAD M51 I would not go back if you can afford to spend $700 on a used M51. I previously owned a MHDT Paradisea and after reading through t... 
MHDT or Border Patrol
The Parasound ZDAC for $200 is crap. I had one and it was not very good. Arcam irDAC was a far better value, though slightly more expensive. I would never recommend anyone purchase the ZDAC v1 or v2. 
Amplifier Hum - A Problem Solved
Loved your descriptive story. Gremlins...laf 
Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?
@lance-baker The op stated he wants to 'add' bass to his 2 channel system, not win a SPL competition. DVC setups are unnecessary for what the op is looking for. The op also stated his room is 12'x13' so it's not going to take much to add some addi... 
Compact DAC + Amp
Job INTegrated 
Nuforce STA200
I'm running the STA200 with PMC OB1 (87db 6 ohm) with a NAD M51 as the frontend and have no complaints. The amp will drive the speakers louder than my neighbors would be willing to stand. 
Nuforce STA200
The STA200 doesn’t have specs provided for 4 ohm output because the transformer limits the power output, plain and simple. The same thing goes for the Job 225 which the STA200 is based on. The output into 4 ohms cannot double with either amp becau... 
Apple TV Streaming Sound Quality vs Streamer?
Benchmark DACs are known to be razor sharp. You're better off replacing it with something else, such as a NAD M51, or something from Chord.