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Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Rebbi, you certainly know how to execute a "cliffhanger". :^)Everyone is tuned in waiting to hear how this turns out.WHo shot JR? 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
..and yes, don't we all try to keep them off the floor? C'mon now... 
Two-channel is inferior to multi-channel, no?
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Two-channel is inferior to multi-channel, no?
You only have two ears. Don't confuse them! 
Help me get the best sound under $5K in upgrades
You might want to try a 80w or more tube amp with the Maggies. Use the powered subs to offload work from the amp and a lot fewer watts are needed. For SS, the Mc seems like a decent match. Also I am wondering how the Maggies are set up? Placement ... 
Fake Audiophiles
Don't they hang out on the other sites, not here? 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Right now:10. The Adventures of Batman [Version]The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary CollectionVarious, John Gart 8-Blue Sky from Eat a Peach by The Allman Brothers Band (5:10) 6-Eleven Cent Cotton from Wagonmaster by Porter Wagoner (2:39) 11-... 
Nocturnal listening faves
Make that Karunesh. :^) 
Nocturnal listening faves
Almost anything by Karanush. 
What is the best type of preamp for a class D amp?
Just like any amp, a pre-amp with low output impedance relative to amp input impedance is best to minimize distortion and for best dynamics. Input impedance of Class D amps run a range similar to others anywhere from 10K ohm to 200Kohm. For a tube... 
Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp?
I'll agree pre-amp is probably the most important tweak and if you are running a phono you need one.You also need a volume controll. ANd maybe a way to switch multiple input sources if you have those. A pre-amp is just one such device to serve tho... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
"mine hang "Mine too!...that's too easy.... 
Equalizers - Graphiic, Parametric & Channel Balance
Pro gear like Behringer...definitely the place to look. 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
They are too busy enjoying their music and how cool their stuff looks. 👀 
Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp?
It's an easy experiment. First try running without an amp. Then try without a preampWhich is more important will become perfectly clear.