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Filter capacitance-how does it relate to amplifier performance?
Lets say you are a tailor and s costumer enters your shop and wants a tailored suit . He decides on some specific cloth then he leaves to return in two weeks to do final adjustments on the client. The power supply in a amplifier is the responsible... 
Which integrated amplifier .
Parasound always seems to design equipment with a neutral tonal quality. Not to warm , not to cool . Right in the center . Plus their designs are very dynamic with nice soundstages . 
Which integrated amplifier .
When writing this post I never imagined that I would get so many responses .Especially with all your words of motivation and strenght . I feel humbled , thank you guys .In reality I don't have any cash money to invest in a integrated but was wonde... 
Which integrated amplifier .
Thsnks again guys . Its nice to see that audiohiles care . Your words of strengh have touch me . On to the equipment . My equipment is Elekit Tu-8500 tube preamp , Mccormack DNA-125 , Project 1expression 2 turntable , turandot Opera Audio CD Playe... 
Which integrated amplifier .
Thsnk you all for your suggestions . I've heard and have had in the past Marantz equipment and I liked how they sound , smooth , relaxed and detail . Parasound is one of those companys that everything they come out with sounds great and to me ears... 
Which integrated amplifier .
Thank you for your helo Read the reviews . Seems to be a very good integrated . 
Downside to "revealing" system?
We are prisoners of the recording engineers . Digital from a certain level is more consistent then analog . I to listen more atently to my digital player and get more involved musically speaking . I could be that my analog setup is not up to the c... 
Is this an Upgrade or a Lateral Move?
I think you will be moving sideways as you say the circuits are practically the same . See if you might be able to actually hear the piece in your system before commiting yourself. If not try going for a more upper level Bat preamp .  
Dedicated Vinyl system next upgrade?
Many things can be done for upgraded sound . You haven't mentioned acoustics . If you have not fooled around and invested into a better sounding room then thats where you should start . Carpets , drapes , tube traps , whatever needed . It could ma... 
The most criminal practice in the speaker industry revealed!! Keep reading
Taking into consideration the fact that the frequency response of a speaker is highly dependent on room acoustics displaying the frequency response of a speaker on the manufacturers website even though it would be nice is a moot point .Also audiop... 
I bought another Class D amp and didn't get what I paid for!
Some years ago a friend of mind , owner of a audio store gave me to pay latter a pair of energy floor standing speakers . During the time I lost my job and had not paid yet the speskers . Then his business went under . About 4 or 5 years latter so... 
...bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume...
My expertise in audio ? 45 years . Have had a lot of systems , tubes and solid states so I know a little on the subject . First , changing the amp won't help much . That being said , take heed , be sure it is a high current design . That helps and... 
Think fast: What would you take?
Who , under the circumstances described , thinks of saving a piece of his audio system is a fool . 
Cartridge options going forward
Recently sent my MC to soundsmith for repair and they did a great job . Having said that have you ever tried a Koetsu or Kiseiki ? They sound stunning and very natural . 
Splitter on preamp outputs
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