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Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8
I am in the process of buying one of these amps right now. I was going to pair a 30.8 with a tube pre, most likely the CJ ET5. However, at the suggestion of the dealer an XP20 would provide the more lush sweet musical sound I typically like over e... 
KEF LS50
What cables is everyone using with their LS50s? 
Review: Plinius SA-102 power amp
I've got an SA-102 hooked up to a Plinius M16P. My sources are a Resolution Audio Opus 21 and a VPI Scout. My speakers are B&W N803's. I'm using PS Audio power cables and conditioners.I don't find it dark or lacking in any way or exaggerating ... 
VPI Scout
I love my Scout, JMW-9 and Dynavector 20X-Low. I can attest 100% to the posts about picking up a RCM. I clean mine with the groovemaster first and then Record Preservative followed by a spin on a 16.5. I rarely hear any surface noise....except iro... 
What's the most anolog sounding CDP
I love my Resolution Audio Opus 21. Great support from the company too. 
Is there a SS amp that can offer tube bliss?
Plinius amps 
Any suggestions for a good speaker match for Naim
I listened to a Naim stack a great deal with Proac 2.5's and it sounded very nice. Huge soundstage and very natural. 
Most Refined? Plinius 102 - Bryston 4B - Pass 250
I own the Plinius SA 102 hooked up direct to a Resolution Audio Opus 21 and driving Nautilus 803's. I think it sounds lovely, natural and very powerful whether in A/B or A. I bet the Pass is nice too. I think there's a couple X250's and SA 102's f... 
KRELL SACD or TEAC Esoteric DV-50
It amazes the differences in responses here regarding the same players. 
Run direct from ML 390s CD player without preamp?
Can somebody explain this Output Voltage and Output Impedance matching with the amplifier? My CD player is an RA Opus with 5.0 Vrms balanced and 2.5 Vrms single-ended for Output Voltage and 100 Ohms for Output Impedance. My amp is a Plinius SA 102... 
Best Isolation Device for Speakers?
What is the best material to put under the speakers? I've got some B&W Nautilus 803's and I can buy Sound Anchor stands for them. I've read that putting BDR IV cones under the Sound Anchor stands is an improvement. Perhaps putting a 2' x 2' sh... 
B&W Nautilus 803's vs. Proac 2.5's
Thank you Charlie. I think I'll try them at home and after that I'll be in a position to decide which to sell. I might want to bring in some electrostatics too. The N803's were my first real speakers. Maybe it's just time for a change, but those 1... 
B&W Nautilus 803's and Plinius SA-102??
Ok, I've got the SA-102 at home for an audition. They've got a demo unit that is priced right so I might buy this one. It sounds pretty damn good. While I was at the dealer I listened to their Naim stuff. Man the all Naim and Proac 2.5's sounded a... 
B&W Nautilus 803's and Plinius SA-102??
Gholdswo,Thank you. That is exactly the info I was looking for. Did you feel that it was underpowered at any time? One of the things I'm worried about is the power level. Of course the 250IV is more powerful, but some seem to think that it is bett... 
B&W Nautilus 803's and Plinius SA-102??
I read the SA 100 and the SA 102 sound differently with the 102 being more like the 250IV. I'll check out the Concentra II.