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Pass Labs upgrade?
I have Wilson Sasha   Upgraded from Xa 30.5 to xa 100.8.    Now saving to upgrade to  xa 160.8.    Sasha needs more power.  The 100.8 delivers more headroom and bass control but just not enough in my experience.  
help me with a DAC decision please
I replaced the Wadia 521 with MSB Analog DAC.  The MSB is closest to the Wadia sound character but betters it on every front.  Furthermore the MSB plays high res. I did not like the new Wadia DAC i.e.  The 321. It does play Hi res bit does not sou... 
Best Preamp - NO preamp... (?)
I prefer no preamp. MSB Analog DAC direct to Pass Labs amp. Previously i had Wadia 521 DAC direct to amp. I tried a few notable preamps which robbed the sound of pinpoint imaging and timbral purity.  The MSB volume control is better than the Wadia... 
BEST AMPS FOR WILSON SASHA
thank you Charles . Hoping for other Sasha owners who tried either of OP's 2 amplifier choices to share their experience.  I would imagine a few  Audiogon members have Wilson / Pass Labs combination, and either have not seen this thread or busy at... 
BEST AMPS FOR WILSON SASHA
I am patiently hoping somebody (singular and plural ) could answer the original question precisely and in a manner that would settle the issue for orionpcgames.  Allow me to repeat his question "hi, i have in this moment a ayon cd5s cdplayer with ... 
BEST AMPS FOR WILSON SASHA
Thank you David. i recently installed Furutech GTX D NCF R.  An improvement over  the Oyaide R01.  will the Synergistic Research be better? 
BEST AMPS FOR WILSON SASHA
i am running Sasha wit Xa 100.8  and beginning to think I need more power .  Bass needs more impact and midrange more projection.  i am looking at the Burmeister 911 mk3 or Xa 160.8 
Dedicated Line(s), One Line or Two?
Big improvement noted when I added 2 more dedicated lines. One for each mono block and the third for DAC /Transport.  
Is there a Blu-Ray player that does SACD and has Audiophile quality sound?
I have MSB Universal Media Transport V and MSB DAC.  Plays Cd SACD Blu Ray amongst other formats.  Excellent kit.  And MSB uses Oppo In the Transport.  Point being check out Oppo 
Considering Wilson or Sonus Faber floor standing over my Rockport monitors & Wisdom Sub
I have Sasha  1.  Sometimes I long for a subwoofer.  If subwoofer well integrated to your monitors I doubt Sophia will give u similar bass extension. Good luck with your choices 
Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8
Thank you Bung99. I have the MSB Analog DAC which is a great source component. I'm running direct to my Xa 30.5. 
Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8
I have just placed an order for the Xa 100.8.I hope i have done the right thing as i have not heard the .8 yet. 
MSB BREAK IN PERIOD
249 hours have passed.I'm happy.I conclude that the MSB kit requires at least 180 hours for breaking in and extreme patience.therafter just enjoy the music.mission accomplished ! 
MSB BREAK IN PERIOD
Hi SyntaxI honestly heard the changes described.I am listening at the moment and can clearly hear the difference. I make notes and the sound is definitely nowhere close to the first 20 minutes or the first 40 hours.If I am unhappy with equipment t... 
MSB BREAK IN PERIOD
improving by the day. I am around 150 hours and delighted that it is way way better than at 80 hours. the jump from 140 hours to 150 hours was astonishing.coherent across the frequency spectrum and laid back.sounding natural and non fatiguing now....