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Disappointment with Pass Labs - I'm looking for something else
I’m currently running a Bartok direct into Pass XA25 and it is not loosely controlled or overly sweet. Sound very fast, transparent and neutral to me. Maybe not warm though. Excellent soundstage air and detail. It’s all personal taste of course bu... 
Disappointment with Pass Labs - I'm looking for something else
Have you tried removing the preamp and driving the power amp direct from the Bartok? 
Reliability of Dutch & Dutch 8C speakers
I also listen to music that has quiet passages and I’ve never heard the fans. I have just been listening to loud rock for an hour or so in a warm room, muted the speakers and listened for the fans directly under the speakers. What I heard was sile... 
Reliability of Dutch & Dutch 8C speakers
I have never heard the fans. If you listen to the speakers muted you may hear the fans. Don’t know. I usually play music through them. The flashing LEDs inside the base of the speaker and network ports are a little irritating though. I imagine the... 
Reliability of Dutch & Dutch 8C speakers
Should have mentioned: the speaker was repaired promptly under warranty.  
Reliability of Dutch & Dutch 8C speakers
I’m not too concerned what parts are used as long as they sound good and are reliable. They do sound good. I have had a failed amplifier unit though.