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Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
I have read a couple of faverable reviews with the J2 paired with ZU speakers. RENO hi fi has a couple demo j2s for sale 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
My RP-5 arrives at Rogue today. Hopefully, they can fix the super loud white noise (plus buzzing in headphone section). My goal is to keep the RP-5I'm updating my power amp by the end of the year regardless how quiet the RP-5 comes back. I'm keepi... 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
Last week one buddy loaned me his First Watt M2, another loaned me his Schiit Freya preamp. Using both now on my Zu. Dead quiet. And I can open the volume all the way (with some quiet ditties) with the louder gain tube option, ergo has a built in ... 
Toolshed Amps ?
looks really nice https://www.toolshedamps.com/products/renaissance4-stereo-amplifier-1 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
well it's not sub worthy but with the de capos good for methe decware has a line out for a sub or use it as a preampWe’ll see how the pre comes back from Rogue. I really like the combination tube pre and ss amp due to the deep bass. The firstwatts... 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
Hows the low end of the decware? 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
Wow. The Finale/triode amps are beautiful.  
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
That still does not explain the loud hiss  and buzz  thru headphones. If the amo comes back with everything “ok”, ill just sell it and move on  
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
You can hear the hiss on the video at link below. The hiss is much louder in person. The phone mic is quite sensative to overall environment. Thus, the overall video sounds a bit hissy. You’ll want to listen closely in a quiet areahttps://www.drop... 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
Yes, the First watts have got my attention. Plus, they supply a great low end wheras the pre can add smoothness to highs and mids. The RP-5 did sound great ontop of all the freaking hiss. I took an iphone video of me muting and unmuting the preamp... 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
I've got both Decware and Quicksilver Horn Monos. The Quicksilvers are really dead quiet amps and they sound superb. They'd be a great match in your setup. Which do you prefer and what are the sound charactoristics of each? 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
Well, I did some more testing. I have a defective pre-amp. I had time to kill. I went and purchased some new JJ 12au7's and the loud Hiss is still audible from back of room. Another audiophile from another forum told me that, even with my amp's ga... 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
Thanks for the kingko link. I would have never found unless I posted here 
Choices narrowed Rogue RP-1 and Primaluna Prologue Premium Preamps
Mine sounds great...HOWEVER...my Nuforce amp has high gain along with my 101db efficient ZU speakers, the hiss is really loud. You can hear in back of room (I talked to Rogue). I'm attaching some attenuators tomorrow hoping to tame the gain until ... 
How important is component “aesthetics” to you?
Op should look at Raven Audio they make some of the best looking and sounding tube amps that money can buy. I have a Reflection Integrated MK2 tube amp that is a thing of beauty and outstanding power and sound. I actually have it as a show piece a...