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ARCAM AVR 600
HT bypass switch? 
Phase inverted preamps and Rel Subwoofers.
High bias can cause the unit to run hot. If it's new, you may need to run it on low for a period. Check with Dan Wright in case there's an issue with the thermal sensor etc. 
Low incoming voltage
Good read if you want more info: https://www.quora.com/Is-the-power-system-in-the-US-technically-110-115-or-120VAC-How-about-220-or-is-it-240-or-235VAC  
Radio Power Supply in HiFi Application
If it sounds good, then no need to spend. I used a $30 LPS for a class D amp and it sounded great. It's possible there are better components in the expensive units but you may be looking at diminishing returns. 
Phase inverted preamps and Rel Subwoofers.
What’s your amp? Is it running in Class A? Is the bias set too high? 
Tubes?
Glass watts versus sand watts?About as different in weight as a ton of feathers and a ton of iron. 
Do I need to decouple/isolate my preamp amp from my stand?
Rather than decouple, try coupling using ceramic or brass cones. I found it to bring sharper focus to upper mids and highs. 
Nobsound Amp EL 34 Safety question
If it’s made in China, they may not bother if it's not for the EU market. Some smaller companies can’t afford the cost of testing. I wouldn’t worry too much. Like all tube amps, don’t leave unattended if possible. 
Digital Library - or Not? Needed?
As long as you don't mind the $20 per month for the rest of your life, stick with hi-res streaming. 
Low incoming voltage
If it wasn't for the "democrat government," there would be no "nice stinky green bud." 
Tubes?
2301 doesn’t seem to double power into more demanding loads.For 85dB speakers, 300w would max out at 103dB. 600w would give you 106dB at around 10 feet from stereo pair. 
Tubes?
https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/amplifiers/MC2301  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Patti Page ‎– Indiscretion (Mercury 1959 mono)Up on the pistonic driver rig. How the hell can 1959 make a recording so much better than 2020? Even wifey asked what was because she could hear how awesome it sounded through the floor. 
Phase inverted preamps and Rel Subwoofers.
You've got to test by a process of elimination. Put the connections back the way they were. No swapping. Is the amp getting hot now? If not, you are back to where you were.Disconnect the RELs from the amp. Now swap the speaker wires. Does it get h... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Lana Cantrell - The Now Of Then ! (RCA 1969)Another Mr. Bojangles version on this.She’s got something attractive that compels a spin. Smokey voice. An Oz-Broadway Marlene D.