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pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
may i take the liberty of drifting. my speakers are also 4 ohm and 91dB sensitivity.Audio Physic Scorpio ii. the XA30.5 is excellent but sometimes i feel PERHAPS i need more power. i would rather consider changing the speaker. so what is a great s... 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
i have the XA 30.5 fed directly by Wadia cdp. i have tried various preamps including ARC ref 5 and prefer no preamp. this is my personal preference.try tubes like Leben. but if you like the XA 30.5 why bother with tubes? 
Wadia S7i direct to amp
thank you Kucharsk. 
Want to enhance my Audio system, need suggestions
500 for cdp is low. try Rega apollo ,arcam or naim used 
Want to enhance my Audio system, need suggestions
what is your budget for cd player? 
Want to enhance my Audio system, need suggestions
Being a budget audio guy why do you need 2 systems?rather start with upgrading the source with a dedicated cd player and slowly work around building one audiophile system. also spend some on cables . 
Searching for new speakers: Wilson, B&W, ??
Try Audio Physic Scorpio. detail, low end bass, slam,natural sounding,coherent from top to bottom with seamless integration.I found them better than B&W or Martin Logans.I did not like the sharp unnatural high frequencies of B&W and the Ma... 
Wadia S7i direct to amp
thank you Kucharsk. what power cable are you using? 
PASS LABS XA-30.5 vs XA-60.5
Thank you Onemug. The needle stays at 12oclock 95% of time except for when i play rock really loud. have you compared the CJ to Pass Labs XP20 preamp. the XP20 is SS and balanced. 
PASS LABS XA-30.5 vs XA-60.5
hello alli have the xa30.5 driving the audio physic scorpio ii 91dB and 4ohms. i wonder whether 30.5 is the best for me or should i upgrade to 60.5 or 100.5 
Wadia S7i direct to amp
talk2me, thank you. i too am interested in the power cable used 
transparent audio ultra ic burn in time
i believe i heard the difference as i had both cables at the same time 
How good is the Ayre DX-5 Universal as a CD player
Thank you TimI will try Transparent Audio ref XLR between my Wadia 571 and 521. but I need to wait a while till my dealer gets me one.Alfa100 
How good is the Ayre DX-5 Universal as a CD player
hello Tim, which glass optical digital cable were you trying. i am researching same and heard of the AURAL OPTISM LOTUS.Do you have a recommendation. sorry to drift topic a little 
Solidstate king of immediacy for ceramic drivers ?
Try Pass Labs. if you want integrated i see the INT150 on offer on Audiogon for $4490.