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Hum in speakers, and suggestions for stopping it
Do you have the amps next to the speakers? I had a Velodyne sub next to one speaker and a hum from that speaker even when the system was off. I moved the sub and problem was gone. Phil  
Best Options For A Tubed Preamp - $2500 Or Less, Preferably Used To Maximize Value
All of the Audio Research LS models recommended have rca and xlr inputs and outputs. You are not restricted to balanced only. Phil  
Upgrading Speakers
A couple years ago I was going to comparing the Sonetto line with a different company’s speaker. I liked the Sonetto better. Then they had me listen to to Olympica Nova II which they had just received as a loaner from the distributor. That was a n... 
Duntech Sovereign, Dunlavy IV, V, VI purchase make sense today?
I traded my Dunlavy III for Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III about two years ago. I found this to be better in every way. I bought the Dunlavy’s new and was always happy until I heard the Sonus Faber’s.  Phil  
Audio Research Ref75 se
I have the Ref 75se and use it with Sonus Faber speakers rated at 90 db. I usually don’t play over 80db in my small room and the meters don’t even move off zero. One thing to note is this amplifier only accepts xlr/balanced inputs. I don’t see wh... 
What Amp with Sonus Faber Olympica 3?
Are you referring to the Olympica 3 or the newer Olympica Nova 3? I have the newer Nova 3 and use the Audio Research Ref 75se. My room is 13x13. I listen at 80 db or less usually. The meter on the amp never goes over 1 watt. I think the newer mode... 
Audio Research Reference 75 se
I had this problem with a VT100. There were a couple resistors that had to be replaced. Contact Audio Research and they will give you better help. I have the 75se and I love it.Phil