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Mcintosh mc-255
Class G allows an amplifier to have temporarily more power on music peaks and remain within weight constraints (more capacitance). Imagine how big and heavy a McIntosh 5 to 7 channel home theater amp would be with 5 to 7 autoformers!  
Mcintosh mc-255
Class G is an amplifier operating system. The output stage it is connected to can be Class A (single device), Class A (multiple devices) or Class AB (multiple devices). Class G switches the rail voltages to the output stage from low voltage to hig... 
Accuphase vs Pass Labs vs Gryphon
Audiogon member Jaysaudiolab has posted here on his experiences with these amps.   
Mcintosh class g amp compared to Mcintosh class ab amp
McIntosh does this so that 5 to 7 channels of amp power can fit on one chassis and stay within weight constraints. Imagine how big and heavy a McIntosh AB amp would be with 5 to 7 autoformers!  
Mcintosh class g amp compared to Mcintosh class ab amp
Class G is an amplifier circuit that allows for higher temporary power/watts on music peaks. Two B+ rail voltages are used. One is low voltage and one is higher. On music peaks the higher voltage rail is switched on. Afterwards the low voltage rai... 
Audio Research Dual 75A or SP9mkii pre
Get both! Classic ARC gear is always desirable! I have an SP6 and a D75. Bought together several years ago from an eBay seller. He provided a set of KT120's in the D75.   
Kate Bush
I have been listening to Kate Bush since 1978 when The Kick Inside came out. I had the original UK pressing. She's a talented singer/songwriter!  
what cart for my Lenco L70?
For the money the Denon 103R can't be beat! I have one on my Pioneer PLX1000 TT. I use an SUT (Bellari) with it. Going up in price the Hana SL ($750) would be the next choice over the Ortofon - it has the superior Shibata stylus.  
Counter weights on your turntable...another dirty little secret?
Off by about 1/2 gram. A scale could have detected this! The Shure scale is fine! Mine is still good while the cheap Ch*nese electronic scale is kaput! Turntable owners should learn to setup their own rigs! There is joy in learning!  
Newbie want to improve what I have
Nothing wrong with your choices! I presume the M33 is a streamer/DAC/amp? Then you are limited to the streaming services' music offerings. You don't know what mastering variation was used. Some are better than others. That is why I prefer to own p... 
Newbie want to improve what I have
Wire is not a tone control. Stick with what you have.  
Bob Carver tube amps
Avoid the new Carver tube amps. Poor design and execution.  
Happy Thanksgiving/ A peaceful holiday and hopeful message.
Happy Thanksgiving in the Year 2022 to all here!  
CD Player - Dgital Out on Onkyo C-7030
The Onkyo will function fine as a transport. Digital is not like Analog, where paying more for better mechanical build quality gets you better sound. Bits are just bits, whether they come from an older CD player, DVD player or a new $1K transport.   
CD Player - Dgital Out on Onkyo C-7030
The OP needs a DAC! Keep and use the Onkyo as a transport until it dies!