Actually you can barely hear it pero present sya at mid-levels. So ayon ang pinaka weakness nya I think, you cant drive your audio at full blast and brag its bit perfection.
BTW. Saan ba merong Blackgate Capacitors?
sir, depende sa listening area and preference (obviously loud & hataw) suggest u try the ff: to maximize potential of the "stock" t-amp.
1.use high sensitivity speakers - ex. klipsch RF series floorstanders 94db +available sa spectra,
parksq.mkti or fostex based diy speakers (check out fellow member "handyman" 's fostex or
living voice,wilson,vintage jbl,alteclansing,lowther etc all 100+db.....
2. you may wana pair the t-amp with acoustic research tds202 sound enhancer
check out audiokarma.org forums for user opinions/reviews on this combi
3. use a preamplifier (dennispm used tono tubes, ding45 used cambridge azur integrated, i've
used nadc320bee) or preamp./processor (yamaha avr with front preamp-out & you can use
the subwoofer out)
4. tweak the t-amp
5. if still not satisfied, use a SS amp preferably vintage.
* i dont know where blackgates caps are available but if i remember rite noong 90's may office sa west ave.QC nag-ads sa buyandsell mag. .... check out the tuberos or diy guys d2 or sa pinoyaudio or WS. i'm sure alam nila