88man
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| How to Eliminate Hum? CDP + Pass Preamp + Amp Setup. I’m going to relocate the Pass XP-22 to another room. I’m using unbalanced RCA IC. I’m going to call Mark @ Reno.I used the Pass X250.8 with my D. Sachs 6SN7 Tube Preamp - Dead quiet!I ordered an Emotiva CMX-2 (Humdinger was out of stock). I’ll tr... | |
| How to Eliminate Hum? CDP + Pass Preamp + Amp Setup. The CDP has makes no contribution to to hum. It’s only between the Preamp and Amp. The hum is audible from across the room. Nothing is connected in the room. I even turned off the lights, hum still present. My $200 receiver (2-conductor PC) is dea... | |
| How to Eliminate Hum? CDP + Pass Preamp + Amp Setup. Mlsstl, I haven’t checked the receptacles. I have a Ground Fault Tester on order.oldhvymec, I ordered it from a reputable Pass dealer sight unseen. I’ll get cheaters. The PC does wobble at the IEC plug. I’ll try swapping it out.Thank you both! | |
| Pass Labs: INT-60 vs X150.8 + XP-12 Separates Thanks everyone for the great advice and encouragement. Mark at Reno Hifi is a fantastic resource and is very knowledgeable. I got the XP-22 and X250.8. I think this combination can offer the best balance of class A (up to 25W / 8 ohm, 40W / 4 ohm... | |
| Line Magnetic 845 Premium or Pass Labs INT-60? Thanks everyone for the great responses! I think Pass INT-60 will be the logical choice with my range of speakers.👍 | |
| Line Magnetic 845 Premium or Pass Labs INT-60? Thanks for the replies everyone!13” 3-way, 86dB speakers are 8 ohms in the vocal range, but dip to 4 ohms @50Hz, @5-7kHz. 8” 2.5-way, 89dB speakers are 8 ohms in the vocal range, but dip to 3-4 ohms @80-400Hz, @4-12kHz. I’ll check with Reno HiFi n... | |
| Pass Labs: INT-60 vs X150.8 + XP-12 Separates Thanks everyone for the great advice! At moderate levels, the INT-60 seems to operate more in Class A than the INT-250 (30W vs 15W). Reno HiFi is closed this week, but I’ll call next week.Some have mentioned the XP preamp. Is there a big sonic dif... | |
| Bit the Bullet ... Don Sachs Model 2 Preamp Anyone know what the gain of the Kootenay 120 Amp is?... I’m trying to mate 10” stereo subwoofers with a selectable gain Hypex Amp.I’m happy to share my experience - Happy Model 2 Preamp and Kootenay 120 Amp owner here for 1.5 years. I’ve previous... | |
| Ming Da MC-3008-A2 Mono Blocks Thank you Casouza and Response34! The sonic signature of a 300B and 805 combination is captivating. Pacific Valve appears to be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the MC-3008-A2 amp. I found out that Ming Da builds the A2 version to Pacific Valve'... | |
| Ming Da MC-3008-A2 Mono Blocks Casouza, thank you for sharing your honest opinion on the topic of realistic power levels of the 805 SET amp. I am planning on using the amp in a 14x15 room for classical music. For a bedroom, I'd like to budget around $2-4k for a 845 or 805 amp -... | |
| Ming Da MC-3008-A2 Mono Blocks Wow! Most U.S. vendors are sold out of these amps, and can't believe no one owns these amps to comment??... | |
| Audio Research LS 26 or Cary SLP 05? Thank you everyone for your advice. It forced me to listen to both AR LS 26 and I agree that it's a more analytical sound. I am aiming for a different palate of sound that's 3D holographic sound, extended Frequency range, without sacrificing trans... | |
| Cary SLP 98L or deHavillanrd Mercury 3? Thanks everyone, I'll look into the Cary SLP 05, CAT SL1, and the deHavilland. I'll share any new discoveries or questions... |