Musical Fidelity A3 or Pass Labs Aleph 30


Due to my location I'm unable to audition both amplifier. I'm using a Triangle Titus in a 13x16 room, would prefer neutrality and/or purity of sound above anything else(got tired of the home theater stuff). Can anyone make a direct comparison between the two, or recommend a better amplifier around $1000-$1500 range(new or used), that will go well with the Titus.
I appreciate any/all inputs,
garydelros

Showing 1 response by ramses

WHEN SAM TELLIG REVIEWED THE CELIUS SPEAKER, HE SAID HE TRIED THE MUSICAL FIDELITY AMP BUT DID NOT REPORT HIS CONCLUSIONS ALTHOUGH HIS OTHER AMP ATTEMPTS WERE.
I USED TWO ALEPH 30'S, ONE FOR EACH SPEAKER WHEN I HAD THE TRIANGLES. TOP TO BOTTOM THE SOUND WAS VERY GOOD. THE ALEPH 30 IS VERY GOOD W/SOUND PURITY (TONAL SHADINGS, ETC) BUT FRONT TO BACK DEPTH IS STILL SOLID STATE. NO PROBLEMS W/BASS CONTROL. TREBLE IS OPEN & DETAILED, W/O GRAIN. OF COURSE THEY SHINE ON MIDRANGE.
I SOLD THE CELIUS BECAUSE OF CONGESTION & HARDNESS @ HIGHER SPL'S. I AM NOW USING THE SHAMROCK EIRES. THE SHAMROCK SENSITIVITY IS DOWN 7-8 DB vs THE CELIUS, SO I AM USING THE BEDINI CLASSIC 100'S. ALL IS NOW GOOD.
NEW, ONLY A/V LOGIC HAS THE ALEPH 30. THE MUSICAL FIDELITY AMP MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE 308 SERIES. GALEN CAROL SOLD BOTH & SHOULD BE ABLE TO GIVE MORE INSIGHT.
SADLY, I PLAN TO SELL BOTH MY ALEPH 30'S (PASS WILL NOT CHANGE MY AMPS TO THE MONO 60'S).
HOPE THIS HELPS,
DAVE