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Aleph 3 safe to operate?
If the amp is brand new, there is no reason to use a variance,  just turn it on and enjoy it. Variance really not needed for a brand new item and the amp is not really that old to begin with.   
Picking a power amp
A McIntosh amp would be a perfect match for your McIntosh tuner/preamp.   
Anybody ever dealt with Safe and Sound audio
@muggyjones1234 , I believe they didn’t charge you sales tax because they do not do enough business in your particular state to warrant it.  Happened to me a couple of times when ordering audio online and that was the explanation.   
Initial Impressions Shure V15xMR w Jico SAS Stylus
@neonknight, if interested in selling the Shure/Jico, send me a PM.  I collect and use them.   
Acrolink 7N-DA6300IV Mexcel Interconnects
I own 4 Acrolink Cables but not the one you are asking about. All of them are built very well, are not delicate and the connectors are very robust and high end. I love Acrolink cables.  I waited over 6 weeks for my recently received newest Acrolin... 
Von Schweikert Outstanding customer support
@corelli , I had the VR33 speakers for about a year and spoke to Albert 3 times regarding the bass problem.  He was always extremely nice and very helpful.  I sold the speakers within the year as I could never get satisfactory bass in my room.  
So what series are you WATCHING now?
@gkelly, I also have Earth Abides and Under the Dome which I haven't watched yet. My wife dislikes all Sci Fi.  I am looking forward to Season 5 of For all Mankind and the new Star Trek series Starfleet Academy.  There is also some kind of Alien ... 
Schiit Lokius 6 band equalizer - in use observations
I bought one 2 years ago and use it in my office system. It is used in conjunction with a McIntosh MA 6600 integrated, JBL L100 Classic speakers and a single SVS 2000 Pro, ported subwoofer.  Just a few minor tweaks here and there got me exactly wh... 
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Yes, too many to list but anything Rap, I will not bother with, same thing for Pop music.   
So what series are you WATCHING now?
Just downloaded all seasons of “Better call Saul”.  Will be watching it after we finish season 4 and 5 of Fargo.  Before that we watched all seasons of “Breaking Bad”. I already have seasons 1 and 2  of Silo downloaded but will watch it on my comp... 
Anybody ever dealt with Safe and Sound audio
I purchased a Parasound Halo integrated amp back in 2016.  I believe they are in Chicopee, MA. I got a great price and they were very welcoming.  When I was there, the sound room was undergoing a renovation.  I came very close to buying a pair of ... 
is McIntosh known for good dynamics?
@magon, Look in the owners manual, there may be a way to defeat it.  
Whats playing on your system today?
The Cars, "Panorama"   SACD Miles Davis,  "Kind Of Blue"  MFSL SACD Nick Mason, "Live at the Roundhouse Disk 2"  CD  
is McIntosh known for good dynamics?
Why not visit a McIntosh dealer with your favorite Classical music and judge for yourself?  
Bent Audioquest Robin Hood banana plugs
I would straighten them out with pliers, insert them and forget about it.