bigkidz
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| What makes more sense? IMHO, the tube preamp with the SS power amp worked very well in my system. I needed the current of the SS amp to drive my B&W speakers. I own both the BAT VK-30SE tube preamp and the Pass Labs X-1 SS preamp into a Pass X-250 SS power amp. Each... | |
| Electrocompaniet owners There are way better components out there for amp and pre then the Electrocompaniet. I went through all of this for the past year, tried many preamps and amps. AND when it all came down to it, they each have their own personallity. I preferred the... | |
| Review: B&W 802 Speaker You are correct. The Matrix series B&Ws require lots of juice to make them come to life, Now go try some speaker cables and speaker stands to improve them even more. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy 6awg multi strand wire (30 cents a foot). R... | |
| Pass Labs Service Hey Tok2000, I was offered a great deal on a EMC-1 w/o the upgrade and they guy will drive to my home and deliver it in person on Xmas!!!Will try the Ayre. | |
| HELP Electrocompaniet stole Christmas Ernie,What a pain in the Ace! Everything has already been said but since this is not a warranty issue, why not do it. Used, grey market so what. Solve the customers problem and this big mess would not have been debated on the Gon.BTW, Ernie and I ... | |
| Review: Acoustic Zen Tsunami Power cord Here is a response I received today from AZ on the MKI & MKII AC cords.The MkII excels over the previous MkI, the biggest differences is the MkII is much more neutral.The MkI had an emphasis in the upper mid-range, that was removed in the MkII... | |
| Review: Acoustic Zen Tsunami Power cord Newest Tsunami cord. Never heard the older version. | |
| BAT VK50SE vs. ARC Ref 1 I have not compared the 50 to the Ref 1 but have heard the Ref II, LS-25 MKII and BAT VK-30SE in the same system. The Ref II was better but only by a small measure, mostly slightly more natural sounding and slightly moer tube sounding (no edge). Y... | |
| lamm vs bat I am auditioning the Lamm LL2 right now and have the BAT VK-30SE and Pass Labs X-1. The BAT has compressed dynamics versus the others and has a darker background. The Pass sounds much clearer and more dynamic than the BAT. The LL2 compares to the ... | |
| Buying a used amp for $2500 with out auditioning There are some great deals on the Pass X-250 power amps for a little more used here on the gon. I would try to add some to the amount and fo with a better amp like the Pass, Levinson, McCormack and the others already listed above before getting in... | |
| Which amplifier??? There is a great deal on the Belles 150 A amp for $550 I just saw which is a bargin. | |
| should I upgrade my amp What ICs, power cords and speaker wire are you using? These may make a bigger change in your system than the amp or preamp depending on what you are usig now. I compared 12 amps over the past four months and there wasn't that big of an improvement... | |
| Really need Amp advice. Very simple. I have a Kinergetics KBA-75 Class A amp that I will be selling. There is also a McCOrmack passive deluxe preamp for sale here. Buy both for under $1000, and upgrade you power cords and ICs or speaker cables with the remaining funds. N... | |
| Any affordable intergrateds known for huge sound? The new Belles is a very good performer. | |
| HELP: I need a solid state amp with a tube sound I just went through this a month ago. There are no SS amps that sound like tubes. You need to be more specific in what type of sound you are looking for when you say tube sound. I compared over twelve popular SS amps in the $3K - $6K price range. ... |