bobheinatz

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Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
denon1Granted that the diablo 300 is more powerful but other than you who else says the 300 is more refined than the 120?  Have you listened to the 120 in your system to make your conclusions?Yes the diablo should have better bass and possibly pla... 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
denon1keep us updated.  I am looking at the Diablo and your feedback is appreciated. 
Switching to solid state amp?
I will look at the Octave it could be a good choice.  From what I have learned about the Diablo 120 the build and parts are quite equal to the Diablo 300 but the 300 is a brute.   I am sure the transformer is beefier but both have the same house s... 
Absolare integrated
What are what are your impressions so far. 
Switching to solid state amp?
Thanks for all the recommendations.  If I do make the switch to SS Pass, Ayre, Wells Audio  are all being looked at.  Btw anyone hear Wells Audio amps.  If I stay with tubes Conrad Johnson, Atma-sphere, Quicksilver are currently on the top of my l... 
Switching to solid state amp?
Ralph the amps are about 15 years old.  These are George Wright Sugnature amps.  Very nice when they work. QS 135 thanks for you info.  QS are quite nice. 
Switching to solid state amp?
Wolf thanks for sharing. 
Switching to solid state amp?
Ralph I had my current amps worked on recently and one of them came back dead.  So not reliable. I will need to replace. 
Switching to solid state amp?
First Watt will be a brand I will take a strong look at.   Thanks for all the great comments. 
Switching to solid state amp?
Thanks for your opinion Audio Doctor.  I owned a Electrocompaniet Cdp in the early 2000’s so I am very familiar with their gear.  Wish I could expand my budget to look at the fine T+A  amp. 
Switching to solid state amp?
Budget up to $10,000 new or used.  My speakers sound great with my current 20 watt amps.  So easy to drive.  11 x 13 small room.  Preamp Deja Vu custom. Listen mostly to vinyl.   Aesthetic and Wells are interesting. 
Switching to solid state amp?
Meant to say SS amp. 
Switching to solid state amp?
Kalali,  good question.  My current amps have been malfuncting for the past year with various problems so a simplistic maintainence plan which SS can represent is very attractive to me right now.  But the question can I live long term with a SA amp? 
Switching to solid state amp?
david_tens  and too blue thanks for your input.  A lot sure love their Pass amps.  Keep them coming. 
Where is Bruce Moore
I owned a dual 70 great amp.  One of the many I should have kept.