scottinmarin

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Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
Any fool can find a quality integrated amp that will satisfy the requirements - what's your problem?Everyone else - take a breath - without energy, the bad mojo in our world cannot survive.  Onward ! 
Can a power cord increase the resolution of an Class D (SMPS) amp by more than 5% ?
KW6 - I think it's the other way around - "it's expensive in order to trick your mind into thinking there's a difference".  A fool and his money.... 
Can a power cord increase the resolution of an Class D (SMPS) amp by more than 5% ?
There is no such thing as "directional" alternating current - period.  Mr. Tesla proved that 100 years ago.   
Getting into Tube Equipment
I would investigate the following:1.  Rogue Pharaoh - Integrated amp, Class D 175wpc, 2-12au7 preamp/headphone tubes, and dead silent.  I upgraded the stock tubes to a pair of NOS Amperex "Medical Grade" tubes ($350) and it set the Pharaoh free!  ...