I have heard the MA8950 in my system with the Sabrinas. It was good. The MA12000 should be a good step up from the MA8950.
McIntosh includes a decent phono amp but the DAC in these integrated amps isn’t anything to write home about.
Have Luxman 509x. Considering Pass Labs INT-250 or Dan D’Agostino Progression Integrated
Hello Audiogon community.
I currently have the Luxman 509X, Isotek V5 Aquarius power conditioner, VPI scout turntable and pair of Wilson Yvette.
I really like my current set up but I’m looking for an upgrade. I know upgrade is such an ambiguous word with nothing in particular as to what I’m looking for, but curious to see what others feel about the two integrated power amps being considered?
Thanks in advance.
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@erik_squires I get you don’t like Pass. You’ve just upgraded to a new level though by calling it “scratchy” sounding. Even lean it isn’t. That’s pretty funny. |
@eclumsden I’m running Pass Labs with Wilson Sabrina. No issues and no complaints. Current amps are X260.8 mono blocks. Prior to these a single XA30.8 was driving the Sabrinas. Yes the X260.8 have more common control of the speakers but even the XA30.8 was excellent. |
Hey @erik_squires I’m fine with what you’re hearing. No need to flare up. You hate Pass. I get it. And you’re making it abundantly clear every time you see the brand brought up in a discussion. Dynaudio S5.4/X250.8 Martin Logan Montis//XA30.8/XP12 linestage Wilson Sabrina/XA30.8/XP12, later upgraded to XP22 Wilson Sabrina/X260.8/XP22. Also tried ARC Ref6 in this system I guess I’ve optimized my room acoustics and the associated equipment synergy to the level where it results in a fatigue-free, dynamic and musically satisfying presentation. Without taking all factors into account, forming a final opinion and blaming one component for what you didn’t like is an opinion. But it isn’t necessarily a correct assessment.
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