krooney

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Large brass devices on top of power amps ?
Atmasphere,Indeed, I like your response--good motto for this hobby--"Have fun and don't get zapped"! 
Large brass devices on top of power amps ?
I've used brass weights from Mapleshade for the last ten years, and found them to be effective in reducing vibration induced microphonics--leading what I hear to be clearer, tighter sound. Granted, and not to cause any more crazy-making obsessing ... 
art audio volume control
I second Mahandave's ditching of the preamp in favor of the Art Audio passive volume control. In my case, the direct source connection to my AA amp has been utterly transparent, dynamic and tonally accurate. I'd be a hard sell for another preamp i... 
Deep bass response of Audio Note 2.1x Balanced DAC
Thanks for all your comments. The dealer has contacted me and it will be arranged so that the DAC is checked out by Audio Note in Canada. By the way, use of points and mass loading the unit did not fundamentally change the problem with the deep bass.