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In need of an amplifier...
If you wish to stick with class D you might want to look at Bel Canto product. Specifically e-One 1000 or 500 monoblocks Specs for e-One 10001000W into 4 ohms, >500W into 8 ohms Minimum Load: 2 ohms Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 20Hz-20KHz, all ... 
6H30 tubes ringing in BAT VK-300SE
Thanks JFresh hadn't plan on rolling tubes but did consider investing in tube dampers. However was hesitant since I did feel it would be a waist of money. My dealer also warned me that this is a quirk of BAT Pres it is nice to hear that this is no... 
6H30 tubes ringing in BAT VK-300SE
This dovetails on the information that Rello gave you.I do not believe rolling your tubes will be a solution for you. My VK 32SE preamp also pings/clicks, only when the volume is at 0 and turned it up from there. I do not have the right words to d... 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
I think there are many offerings, a lot of the solid state designs will have tube like character. There of course the old standbys Mark Levison, Pass Labs and higher end Krells. The KAV series just do not sound like a Krell to me. Another Brand I ... 
Hum in an Suminko Project RM-4 Turntable.
Thanks for the response all, Miner42 any recommendations for a cartridge? 
Are 90's mid-fi units as good as hi-fi from 80's
I would agree, in the 70's mid-fi focused on sounding good for the money, in the 80's they started to build to a price point, it became about maximizing profit margins and living on their reputation, stuff from that era is hit and miss. In the 90s... 
$5000 integrated budget: Please help me choose....
Out of the list, my preference would be for the McIntosh unit. It will give you great sound and outstanding reliability. Plus it will handle easily any program material you wish to play. Another Integrated amp option may be a BAT vk300 it is hybri... 
Designer Hall of Fame
There are many, but my for me itÂ’s a 3 way tie between:Victor Khomenko of BATLuke Manley of VTLWilliam Z. Johnson of Audio ResearchThough all three of these men take different approaches, their gear is always well built and provides a rich sonic e...