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Aleph 3 safe to operate?

I've just found a Pass Aleph amplifier (6 of them actually) at an audio hoarder estate sale. It's a new in the box Aleph 3. Would it be safe to turn on without having to purchase a Variac first?

Also, I think I'd like to use it and another Aleph amp to power a pair of B&W 802 S2 with North Creek crossovers in a bi-wire configuration. If I use an Aleph 3 for the mids and highs what would the consensus be for the best amp to use for the bass drivers - I can choose from a pair of Aleph 0, an Aleph 0s, an Aleph 5 or another 3.

Also, I am currently using a Threshold Stasis 3 that was updated a number of years ago by Jon Soderberg and have been happily living with it and my North Creek Borealis' for a long time. Keep the Threshold or sub one of the aforementioned. I can't keep all of them per wife - DOH!

Thanks for your opinions

An Old Noob

 

 

lesbaxter
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Thanks, I might be interested. Keep us posted.

lesbaxter OP
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Pass Labs got back to me and Kent says if I’m getting zero hum through the speakers that the caps are likely OK. I’ve tested five of the six for 5-8 hours each (except the last Aleph 3), mostly on my B&W Signature 805 and all sound great with zero hum. I’m loving it. My current thinking is I will part will the pair of 0 and the 0s and keep the three 3’s (one as backup).

lesbaxter OP
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I had some trouble trying to list my Aleph 0 pair on Audiogon due to my description going away every time I tried to add a pic and then cut and paste didn’t work either. Hence I’ve listed them on the "other" auction site, same seller name as here. I guess I do have a reputation there, so that’s good. If you look at them and have any questions, offers, anything, please identify yourself as from Audiogon and I appreciate everyone’s help here and at Pass Labs.

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