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Mcintosh Pre-amp
I own the C41 and before buying I also demoed the C42. They sounded very much alike. The salesman told me the C41 is the most popular preamp among McIntosh fans. The C42 offers a bit more features and refinements but to me it didn't justify the pr... 
How to spot a high current amps?
I agree with Valhalla, the weight of an amplifier is a good indicator of performance (power delivery) however it does not necessarily mean good sound quality. It really comes down to how the amp is engineered but having a big power supply can be a... 
What Tube preamp for NADC370 ? please
I would agree with Couldbe Audio Research preamps are fantastic. I have the LS1 which has only one tube and also has the direct input which bypasses all switches including balance. A very smooth presentation. 
Amplifier Fan
Try using a dc fan with an ac/dc adapter preferable a ac/dc adapter with diferrent voltage settings. This way you can select a lower voltage for quieter operation at lower volumes. Plug the ac/dc adapter into your switched outlet on your preamp , ... 
Mosfet amps A true compromise betw. tubes and SS?
I will totaly agree with Bob Bundus. Bipolar amps sound dull in comparison to Mosfet amps .Mosfets characteristics give high thermal stability and very high output current and voltage with reliable operation. Power Mosfets are sonically superior t...