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| SabrinaX Sub-Crossover Funny I had too much bass with my Sabrinas when I upgraded from Pass XA30.8 to Pass X260.8 monoblocks and was using Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper XLRs. No sub(s). Balanced it out by upgrading to Nordost Tyr 2 XLRs. Opened up the top end, cleaned u... | |
| SabrinaX Sub-Crossover @upstateaudiophile excellent! | |
| SabrinaX Sub-Crossover @upstateaudiophile placement is critical with Wilson speakers. I would recommend setting up and dialing it all without the subs first. Look into acoustic treatments as well. Introducing limited range bass traps and treating the reflection points w... | |
| Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC @sksos is spot on with the Bricasti sound signature. Will the dealer allow you to bring your dac in? That would allow you to set a baseline. | |
| Let's Talk DAC's Chord Qutest is a solid DAC and should fit the bill. Precise imaging, open sound and very good soundstage. Another option would be something with a built in network renderer. It will eliminate the need for a separate streamer. Depending on what y... | |
| ARC Ref 6 Tube Microphonics If it only chimes when getting out of zero volume, then I would try to set the volume to last used in the menu and before putting it in standby just lower it to 1. If my memory serves, it’s possible thru the set up menu. Secondly, the Ref 6 has 1... | |
| Gryphon Essence Stereo vs Pass Labs XA series https://youtu.be/Xdk0_sUksqE?si=u7tFH4IbdfI8hsIv https://youtu.be/SG_Zc_bjODc?si=jgIPZMgJt9oEyk4Z X350.8 vs Essence. As close to what you’re looking for as you can probably get. The core sound signature of Pass Labs is the same throughout the r... | |
| Benchmark DAC3 vs. Denafrips Pontus II You guys revived an old thread. My system evolved quiet a bit since I posted this. I replaced the Benchmark with the Bricasti M3. Check my system under profile. Thanks for all the suggestions! | |
| Mains Power Cable DIY I like Furutech cables. For the amp I would do DPS-4.1 with FI-50 NCF plugs. Or FP-S55N with the same plugs. As fat as dedicated line, I had the electrician run two dedicated lines for my system, 12 gauge romex double run on each line so that I ca... | |
| Pathetic range of Topping remote Chinese remotes and viruses have the same effective range. | |
| Pass Labs 1st Watt Rundown @tonydennison I do not have experience with XA25 but there are reviews comparing the XA25 to XA30.8 if I’m not mistaking. Should give you an idea. In any case I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the XA amps provided these amps are a good ma... | |
| Should I Sell My ARC REF 6 and Get A Pass Labs XP-32 @moto_man looking at a picture of your system, I’d like to mention few things that can improve the depth of soundstage as well as overall presentation… 1. The speakers are too close to the front wall. If possible, move them so that they are at le... | |
| RCA versus XLR interconnects Have you searched the forums? | |
| Recommend me a DAC under 3k @j_andrews I used it with Lumin U1 Mini for long enough to compare multiple times to running it as a standalone. I preferred the standalone. Sold the Lumin. | |
| Should I Sell My ARC REF 6 and Get A Pass Labs XP-32 @barts much worse than you think LOL |