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Pass Aleph amps with PS300 or PS600?

I have an Aleph 3 amp and an old Aleph P pre-amp. The Pass Labs literature advises against changing power chords on their amps (they say they're designed in a way that the power source doesn't matter). I was wondering if anyone has tried a PS300 or PS600 with their Aleph amp. Has it made a noticable difference, or can I save some money and buy the smaller power supply for my souces and pre-amp?
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drubin
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I can't comment on the sonic effects with an Aleph amp (used to hafve a 5), but it makes quite a difference with an X-150. I think there is a reasonable chance you'll be able to use the Aleph 3 successfully with a P300, along with your front-end gear. You may need to get the fan kit for the P300, but try it first without. Unless the P300 shuts down with the Pass (not likely, but no harm in any case), you'll be able to see for yourself if it makes a difference with the amp. In the end, if you feel you need more power headroom, you can upgrade to the bigger Power Plant, taking advantage of PS Audio's 30 day trial. --Dan
bigshutterbug35a7
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Just a quick note to let you know that the PS 300 will NOT work with the Aleph 3 amp...it kicks it into the protection mode ( on the PS300) and shuts it down...too much current draw..over 300 watts at turn on, 290 at idle...you will have to save up for the PS 600 at $2K ....ouch! Regards, Eric
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drubin
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I stand corrected. Good to know the real story here. --Dan
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