A few points.

I do not have CABLE TV.

The power cords from all my equipment are all like a C13 plug without the ground pin. So there is zero value with using some ground cheater plug as the amp and pre-amp don't even use the ground pin on a plug at all.


I guess I am coming to the realization that even though the MCA5ii is a fantastic sounding amp, it just doesn't play nicely with the Marantz pre-amp. It works fine with my old Pioneer receiver.

I will just have to see if I can re-sell the unit to recoup the $1000 I put into buying it, and then put that money towards something other. The problem is that the speakers are all 4ohm and that puts you into a certain bracket of amp that you can buy.

Anthem: AVM60, Fosi DAC-Q5
Axiom: ADA1500, LFR1100 Actiive, QS8, EP500, M3, M3comp, M5