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Merlin speaker /Amplifier combinations?
Monk is correct. Even the newer BC amp that is a hybrid with 120 wpc stereo amp is very nice. You can get some nice Amperex 6DJ8 Bugle Boys for cheap and have a great sound if you don't want to go with the older models. You can also get a old Coun... 
Pre for Pass X-250
The Rogue 99M out performs the Quicksilver and then comes the CJ 14 (a little slower sounding maybe boring to some), then the AL 3A preamp. After that the Counterpoint SA-5000 bettered all of them (look at the used 5.1s on Agon now). Others that w... 
Pass X250vsX350:same size meter?
email peter at pass labs 
Breaking in power cords
There is a guy here that sells the adaptors so you can burn in your power cord right from your refrigator. Look up btstrg Agon member Here is a link to his ad:http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?accstwek&1103213153 
Pass vs. Edge
I compared the Pass X-250 to the Edge 10. The Edge was faster, slightly more dynamic and a bit clearer sounding. But on some recording, I felt the Pass was more accurate to the instruments, and held notes a little longer which again depended on th... 
Most expencive stereo ever
I once priced an all radio shack system that was way up there with the best of them. I think it was $999.99 or something that included a rack for all of the components. I bought during the annual christmas sale so I get it for a steal. The salesma... 
Pass X250:does it hum thru RCA's like Krell KSA?
No hum with mine using the RCAs. The balanced way the sound was slightly (slightly) more defined IMO.Happy Listening. 
isolation and dampening tweaks
Use a good bike inner tube on the sand to float you component and see how you like it. Well first just get the inner tube and place it under your CDP/transport to see if you hear a change that you like.Happy Listening 
B&K M200 Mono Bloack and Musical Concepts Mods
RX8man where are you? 
Is this
email me directly and I will give you a number of a guy in N NJ that can take a look at the amp for $50 or less so you can tell how good of shape the unit is in. 
Need help for ALON I problem
Yeah it will take some tries to get either Carl or his wife. I called many times to get a part. Keep calling them until someone answers the phone. Also take a picture of the driver and contact madison sound or miller sound to see what they can off... 
Santana
Pehare and Ceb222 most of the guitar work on the thrid album was performed by Neil Schon who is now with Journey, Carlos does the basic riffs and his solos were amoung the best since Neil pushed him a little harder then he now plays.Great album no... 
Need help with Copying CDs with my PC
Extra actionYou're way over my head. My dell pc came with Roxie CD creator and it always sounded fine. Since the new hard drive, the dics don;t play right thru the CD Rom drive, almost like the belt is slipping. I recorded a song to the hard drive... 
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest
Three? I thought I counted four! Come on, I'll punch your fist with my jaw!@#%$*&^)(!@(*#@*#^@%@%@( OK?? 
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest
Keep it in the family Slappys!