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Recurring Channel Loss on Power Amps
Glenner, Thanks for that suggestion. I will give it a try. 
Recurring Channel Loss on Power Amps
Excellent. Thanks for the detailed advice. I will give that a shot. 
Recurring Channel Loss on Power Amps
Edit to my previous post: the right channel is out this time but I am not sure if it is always the right channel that has gone out. 
Recurring Channel Loss on Power Amps
I am not playing it loud or getting any smoke or noises, the channel just disappears. I can't be 100% sure but it seems to be the right channel. I have checked all the wire connections and tested both speakers to make sure it is in fact the amplif... 
Hi-rez using Rega and E. Electric Plus DAC
Robbob. Those are very interesting thoughts on hi-rez. I haven't heard it but after reading bout it was expecting angels to descend into my living room and levitate my chair once I played it. It sounds like I should dial back my expectations! 
Hi-rez using Rega and E. Electric Plus DAC
Thanks for the replies. This new world of DACs and hi-Rez is a little intimidating. It's good to know that I am not going to have to cough up an extra $500 to get good hi-Rez performance.I have never even heard a hi-Rez file and am probably settin... 
speakers/sub
I am a newbie after being out of this for 15 years. I recently added a Totem Storm to my old Celestion SL6 si speakers. The improvement in the system was amazing. I don't have a broad knowledge of subs but I can say that I am happy with the Totem. 
DAC as preamp w/subwoofer
Great ideas. I had not thought of trying to use the power amplifier. it sounds like I could pull this off. I am amazed at the willingness of all to help out. Thanks again. 
DAC as preamp w/subwoofer
Al, Thanks so much for your comments. It sounds like there are a couple different ways to go at this. It sounds like I will have to do some experimenting to see what works best. In the worst case if I don't get it set up in a way that Works well I... 
DAC as preamp w/subwoofer
I should clarify that the preamp has separate outputs that go directly to the power amp and to the subwoofer. 
DAC as preamp w/subwoofer
Thanks for the answers. I am using a Totem Storm subwoofer that has low level line inputs. The cable is 13 feet from preamp to the sub. The power amp (Rotel Rb 991) is right next to the preamp (Acurus RL11).I am in the process of overhauling my sy...