I am using this in my home office paired with a set of 4-ohm vintage JVC bookshelf speakers and 12-gauge OFC cable (perhaps a bit of overkill, but worth it). I primarily stream from my computer(s) but also play CDs on a connected, decent quality (but clearly non-audiophile), portable DVD/CD unit with OFC audio cables - more overkill. The sound reproduction is very clear and balanced, even at low volume on the CD player and when streaming. There is no noise when connected to either source. I mainly listen to jazz and classical guitar, so the sound quality is important. The VU meter is a nifty feature, not terribly responsive at low volumes but fun, nonetheless. The unit's diminutive size, retro-tech vibe, and stylish finish look quite cool in my bookcase applicatin. The smallish JVC speakers I paired it with are great performers, with nice range and balanced, tone. They are visually and acoustically a great match for this amp. Bluetooth pairing the MC-101 is reliable on my Windows 11and Windows 10 computers; when I turn on the amp, it finds the connection right away. Perfect - everything I could have wished for without spending big dough!