jwpepper

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Suggestions for a DAC
Clearly you should listen to some dacs from your dealer. I think it is obvious that the Bel Canto DAC is a favorite. And I think with good reason. It makes most SS stuff (ahead and behind)sound much smoother and listenable(IMO of course, I have one). 
Amp recommendations to drive Martin Logan Prodigy?
The new eVo2 uses the transformer from Bel Canto's 4 and 6 channel amps (1500VA)and it also has double the capacitance... From what I've heard, the bass is rock solid. As mono blocks they would do 700 watts RMS into 4 ohms. 
Buzzing sound coming from my amp
Using cheater plugs is a METHOD to test to see if you have a ground loop problem, not a solution. Your best bet is to plug everything into one outlet/line. Or, you may try an isolation transformer. 
What is causing the hum?
The fact is every component that has a grounded plug should be used as such. PERIOD. The real problem lies in creating a GROUND LOOP when connecting different components into different outlets. Solution: Plug everything into one outlet if possible... 
Balanced Interconnects, Which ones???
I just made myself of balanced cables out of Kimber PBJ and they stand up to anything. Balanced is the key, skip spending loads of cash...