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Personal amp evolution
-Yamaha receiver-Nikko stereo -Yamaha intergrated-PS Audio Delta 250 stereo -Levison 335 stereo -Levinson 33H monoblocks 
multi-channel amp size height
I'm using an Anthem A5. Built like a tank and a great home theater amplifier. It is powering 4 surroundin-wall Linn speakers in a 7.1 system. It should meetyour height requirement and it also has balancedinputs. Good luck. 
tube question for ARC Ref 3 users
Guido, I compared the stock ARC 6550C, the Tung-Sol 6550C (current production), and NOS Tung-Sol blackplate 6550C in my ARC Ref 3. I was always happy with thestock 6550C tube. Ultimately I found the NOS tube added alittle more warmth that I really... 
tube question for ARC Ref 3 users
I replaced the stock 6550C tube with a NOS Tung-Solblack plate (1950's) with wonderful results. Have notreplaced stock 6H30 tubes. NOS tube did take alittlebreak-in to sound it's best. Nice improvement to analready great line stage. 
levinson 336
The 300 series Levinson amps are wonderful soundingand built like a tank. I did own a 335 Levinson amplifierfor 6 years. After 5 years the capacitors requiredreplacement/upgrading. Besides that no other issues. 
Acoustic TReatments - What, How much, & Where?
Try calling the folks at Echobusters. Very helpful and insightful. If you fax them a schematic of your audio room they will recommend the proper acoustic treatments. 
Buzzing sound from VR4Sr
I also think the CJ 350 is causing your problem. If using a cheater plug resolves the issue you maylook into a longer term solution by utilizing a powercord with a removable ground pin. I believe PS Audiomakes such a cable. Hope this helps. 
Best Guitar CD Recording
Enrique Coria is wonderfully talented. The "Latin Touch"CD is very highly recommended. 
Need to tame bass
I've had nice results with ASC tube traps in corners behindspeakers. You can fax/E-mail your room dimensions to ASCand they will recommend ideal location. 
Have anyone seen these speakers? Or system?
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