Pass Labs Speaker Choices


Hello, Just curious what everyone is using for speakers and their Pass Labs gear ?  

shtr74sims

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@shtr74sims Not sure this helps but - It’s all over the map out there - across multiple generations of "gear". To be more helpful, you are gonna need to share a little more with folks here about what model preamplifier/ amplifier and speakers you are running now. And, how big is the room?, helps give folks a better idea.

Reason why I say this - I was at a show once and heard different pass amps playing with small (well known) fairly efficient speakers and it just sounded horrible to me. A really batch match in that situation and room.  Was close to bottom of the list to my ears in comparing to 84 other room setups. Saw your post after about the DAC 60i speakers. Nice! imo, the right .8 version pass amp(s) in pairing can help make them sing! Best of Luck.

@jaymark, doing something similar this weekend. KT120 mono tube amps rotated out (a rest) for my now upgraded Pass/Forte Class A 50w solid state amp. Was 200w Class AB, now full Class A 50w operation with several upgrades, main power caps, rectifiers, Cardas binding posts, wiring, many spades eliminated, all direct solder now. Whew. Like you, using my upgraded Cary 6SN7 triode tube preamp to drive these amps. Speakers are scratch custom design by me, yet realizing once again a nicely upgraded amp helps bring out the best in speakers. Everything matters at every layer. :)