audphile1
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| DAC’s @shtr74sims I run a Bricasti M3 with integrated network player and I find it excellent. Strong performance from the built in network player (beat out Lumin U1 Mini) and very good synergy with my Pass pre and amp. You will need either the M-Connect... | |
| Pass Then vs. Pass Now @4krowme I see I got my point across now. Enjoy! | |
| Pass Then vs. Pass Now It’s really amazing that a designer of that caliber would contribute so much to the DIY community. Pass’ love and passion is what drives him and that’s why Pass Labs have been producing such fine audio equipment and have one of, if not the best, c... | |
| Pass Then vs. Pass Now @jjss49 👍 I’ve tried this approach…it was a waste of time. | |
| Pass Then vs. Pass Now Agreed with @lucky_doggg7 - you unleash full potential when you pair a pass amp with a pass preamp. When I bought my XA30.8 I was driving it initially with the Rogue RP-5 (previously mated with ST100). Replacing the RP-5 with Pass XP-12 took my sy... | |
| Pass Then vs. Pass Now @4krowme Hey not trying to prove anything here. Just found your comparison and comments odd and baseless. And they still are. Have a nice day. | |
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| Pass Then vs. Pass Now @4krowme you had me at the Pass kit to Krell comparison. I am not saying that any one of these products sound good or bad, but I am just as interested in the build quality as the sound. I know, a rare combination. You clearly have internet... | |
| Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 USB @soix I had the Starlight 8 and it was ok. The DH Labs Mirage had it beat. In turn the DH Labs got dethroned by Audience USB cable in my system. | |
| ARC REF 3 vs Modwright 36.5 DM @gareents hey I’m running the XA30.8 with the Sabrinas as well! Different preamp though as I use XP-12. I get full and natural mids with the Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper XLR interconnects. I would recommend going all balanced cables between your... | |
| Cost effective power cables recommendations, low and high power @troidelover1499 since you’re a skeptic, your options are to either go with a new power cable or buy used to be able to resell to recoup your spend. In both cases I recommend sticking with established brands (Audioquest, Nordost, Wireworld, DH... | |
| Cartridge burn-in Yes the Hana ML sounds very good right out of the box but with about 30-40hrs you can hear the improvement in the bass and mids. | |
| Cartridge burn-in @rvpiano that stinks! | |
| What was the last CD you bought (Name, and year issued)? Patricia Barber “Cafe Blue”, “Companion” and “Nightclub” IMPEX Records gold CDs. Bought about a month ago. | |
| Dust Settled Consensus- is the Benchmark AHB2 an Audiophile Amplifier? @avanti1960 try it, if possible, before you sell the XA-25 to be able to compare the two amps. Another amplifier to consider if you’re looking for more transparency and dynamics but still extended and refined is the Hegel H20. Nothing against t... |