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Pass Aleph 1.2s.... Anyone familiar

Has anybody heard the Pass Aleph 1.2s and more importantly compared them to any other amps of similar quality. How to they compare to the mark levinson 33hs for instance? Everyone i know who has heard both perfers the Alephs but that is all of two people. Any comparisons with other amps would be appreciated. Lastly would they be powerful enough to drive a full range (19 hz) 90.5 db sensitive speaker to very loud levels? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
lordgorian
mes
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I had the 1.2's for an extended period driving Avalon Eidolons, an acknowledged difficult load for some amps to drive. The 1.2's had no problem driving the Eidolons. They are very musical ss amps, and had the balls to to make the Eidolons sound full with great bass response. I did find that Synergistic Res. Designers Ref Squared PC's worked extremely well on the 1.2's, tightening up the bass and low end over some other cords I tried ( Shunyata, XLO, Electraglide, and obviously stock). Although I have no personal experience with the X series, I have heard from reliable sources that it is perhaps superior to the Aleph's.
mikeam
122 posts
 
The FIM PC works wonderfully with the Pass 1.2. This is the power cord I used with the pair I once owned.

Regards,

Mike
joper
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I've owned Levinson which I bought after owning an Aleph 0s, a big mistake. Not that the ML 331 didn't do a good job, it just didn't have the air and sweetness of the Pass. I was concerned that the Aleph didn't have enough power for my Totem Mani-2s, also wrong. Well I sold all my ML gear and bought a Pass X-150 amp and an X-1 preamp. I'm in love!!The system is neither too warm or too cool, it is just right!! With scads of detail, speed, and richness I have never heard before. I'm convinced that Pass builds some of the best equipment out there.
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