audphile1
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| The character of analog and digital It is very pointless to 'discuss' own preferncies (not directed to you) if one is not familiar with process. Seems nobody here reads the words of people who are actually responsable for the actual sound of some recording or format, like Steve Hof... | |
| Which preamp to go with pass labs x150.8 You should be fine with ARC or XP-12. | |
| The character of analog and digital @millercarbon I looked at your system. We’re talking serious level analog source. And that was compared to a CD played on the modified OPPO DVD player? Or was there another digital source that’s a bit closer to the level of your analog that you us... | |
| Cables to settle brightness @w123ale you’ve chosen the right path! Congrats and enjoy! | |
| DAC’s @cakyol Qutest is an excellent DAC. I had it and I can vouch for it. And you can believe what you believe but that doesn’t make it a fact. Chord has Hugo TT2, DAVE and the M-Scaler for a reason. I have no experience with Meitner so I can’t speak t... | |
| Pass Then vs. Pass Now My experience with Rogue RP-1, RP-5 and ST-100 was similar - the sound would open up at higher listening levels. At lower volume it sounded a bit dry, less vibrant, less detailed and more restricted. With Pass gear you get way more of what’s on th... | |
| Pass Then vs. Pass Now @theschwartz yup ARC with Pass is excellent, you can’t go wrong. Take it one step at a time. Upgrade as time and budget allows you to do so but getting the amp first is the right move. | |
| Static attack! Time to get the humidifiers going @pkatsuleas I looked at the Hudson brush. Thinking of trying it as well as their Ultrasonic Stylus Cleaner. | |
| Static attack! Time to get the humidifiers going Timely post! Looking for a good solution as well. Zerostat doesn’t do 💩 in most cases. I lifted a record off a delrin platter last night to flip it to side B and it rang out like an AK47. | |
| 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. |