bigkidz
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| I am looking for a smoothest sounding outboard DAC What is your price range and what are you trying to accomplish. Each DAC mentioned is very good, they all do different things for the price. The audimeca at used prices is great, so are the audio notes, Bel Canto and Dodson.If you need a good deal... | |
| Speakers Coincident speakers work well with SET amps but I also agree with TOK2000, gotta love your speakers first. | |
| Marsh A400s or McCormackDNA225? The McCormack sounded better to me that the Marsh in my system with B&W matrix 803 speakers. But I preferred the Pass X-250 to all. I heard the Plinius newest 125 wpc 102 and it really sang with an ARC CDP-3, LS-25 MKII and B&W N802s, but ... | |
| Any experience with ARC solid state amps? Not sure why would would go with ARC for a SS amp since IMHO they are mainly a tube component manufacturer? Try the Nelson Pass stuff for a great SS amp, even the older Alpha or threshold.I know a good dealer if you are interested in Pass.Peter | |
| Multichannel amps suggestions? The Pass is warmer sounding than the Krell, a little less bass slam. Classe makes good stuff but IMHO, not as good as the Krell or Pass. I know a good dealer for the Pass stuff if you are interested. Pass also has great customer service. | |
| 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... |