seanheis1

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Subwoofer is too loud with gain all the way down
Hi, it's an Emotiva Mini-x a-100. I would imagine that they are line level preamp outputs. It's pretty much too loud and too boomy with most music. I have the sub X-over @80Hz. I have an integrated amp and preamp because I need the USB DAC to go t... 
> $500 integrated amp to drive JBL 530 speakers full range
The Brio R is a step up in clarity and detail from my Marantz 5.1 receiver. At 3:00 on the volume dial, it gets pretty warm. I guess this is to be expected as there are no vents in the steel enclosure. The JBL 530s really sing with this amp.  
> $500 integrated amp to drive JBL 530 speakers full range
Thanks for all of the helpful responses. This is a great online community. I was about to pull the trigger on the Marantz 8004 but found a really good deal on a Brio-R. The Marantz has more power, but the Brio-R is half width so I can potentiall... 
> $500 integrated amp to drive JBL 530 speakers full range
No phono needed. Yes that Marantz 8004 looks very nice. I own a Marantz 1504 5.1 receiver, but I imagine the similarities are mostly cosmetic.  
Attack of the Clone Amplifiers
Well the connectors are different....The housing is also different but that shouldn't impact the sound. The author does comment on Bel Canto "hacking" the input impedance. There really is nothing to build. It's a complete amp that needs input conn... 
Attack of the Clone Amplifiers
Wow those red dragon amps could launch their open baffle speakers into space.