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hum? in a 21st century amplifier? front end which overloads due to too much gain? this amp is garbage.
Analog Sources: Linn LP12 (with Linn Basik power supply), Thorens TD 124 Mk.II turntables; Naim Aro, Rega RB300 tonearms; Miyabi 47, EMT JSD 5, Denon DL-103 cartridges.
Digital Source: Sony SCD-777ES SACD/CD player.
Preamplification: Auditorium 23 Standard, K&K Audio step-up transformers; Shindo Masseto, DNM 3D preamplifiers.
Power Amplifiers: Quad II monoblocks; Shindo Cortese, DNM PA3S.
Loudspeakers: artdudleylistening/706listening">Quad ESL, De Vore Nine, Audio Note AN-E/SPe HE.
Cables: Interconnect: Audio Note AN-Vx, Shindo silver, Naim, DNM. Speaker: Auditorium 23, DNM (new style), Naim NACA-5. AC: JPS Labs The Digital (Sony SACD/CD player).
Accessories: Mana Reference Table, 3 Mana short tables (under Linn LP12); big piece of wood (under Sony SACD/CD player); Ayre Myrtle Blocks (under various other components).—Art Dudley
hum? in a 21st century amplifier? front end which overloads due to too much gain? this amp is garbage.