What amplifier are you using it with.

Mark Levinson No. 532H.

The problem was the tubes. Replaced all 6 and "tube noise" is next to zero. It sounds very nice now. :banana:

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Excellent. I was using an amp with single ended inputs when I first acquired my VK-3i and it was noisy. It wasn’t long before I found a VK-200. The balanced connection made all the difference. What tubes did you end up with? I am using Tungsram 6922’s. They are very nice and don’t break the bank.

I bought a 5 yr old REX2 preamp. What XLRs would you recommend to connect to that DAC and to the amplifier?

Brad - glad your problem is solved with the new tubes. Of all the preamps I've owned over the years the VK-30 is the one I miss the most. Terrific sounding/looking piece of gear. Made me into a fan of the 6922 tube.