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100 watts enough?
Thanks Kijanki, that’s what I was looking for.   The VAC preamp has a lot of gain (almost too much), which is why I can’t go past 9-10 o’clock on most recordings. 
Hum from speakers
So when I turn on the amps only, not a sound.  When I turn on the preamp, but keep it muted, I hear a hum in both speakers.  It’s a hum with a slight buzz.  When I unmute the preamp, I have a hiss over the hum.  Is it the preamp or something befor... 
This may be a dumb question...
I used dbpoweramp to burn my CDs to a Synology NAS drive all in flac format. Now I want to take some music with me and listen on my iPad. Can I connect the iPad to the NAS via USB and copy the files or should I use dbpoweramp on my windows pc to c... 
ear preamp
Bernie, I put an order for the EAR 868L to replace an ARC LS26. Can you tell me if you've heard the two compared? I like the sound of the LS26, but I get frustrated with some of the computer features built into the preamp. Do you think I would mis... 
Ayre C 5xe Universal vs. Cary 306 SACD
I used to own the Ayre and now I own the Cary. I think they're about equal on redbook cds, the Ayre having more detail and the Cary more body and weight. The Cary has a warm presentation that draws you into the music while the Ayre is all about tr... 
Which Tube Pre for 5K?
Barrelchief, did you audition the VAC or BC? What tubes did you end up using with the Calypso?Thanks.