danielk141

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krell kct, pass labs xp 10 or 2.5, spectral?
I have a good friend with a Krell Current Tunnel preamp, and CD player. He's had both for years. He also owned the FPB 700C with cast. He's owned many Krell pieces.The fact is the CAST feature is current based. And Krell implemented it with a very... 
krell kct, pass labs xp 10 or 2.5, spectral?
The Krell KCT is designed with the CAST cable system.That's great if you own a Krell CAST amp or CAST CD player.Otherwise, it's wasted.Ditto for the Spectral, their preamps seem much better suited to Spectral amps.The Pass X2.5 can't hold a candle... 
When a Reviewer "likes" something
Over time I have found reviewers I almost always agree with.Like Dick Olsher & Tom Norton.There are others I don't agree with or pay much attention to:- Anybody who constantly reviews Musical Fidelity.- Anybody who says any Krell amp sounds li... 
Are the XLR outputs of OPPO BDP-105 true balanced?
The output level in Balanced is double the output level on the RCA jacks. Yes, it's truly balanced.http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-105/ 
Vandersteen Amp?
The amp is the 3rd item down on this page:http://cybwiz.blogspot.com/search?q=vandersteenLiquid cooled! 
Why can you buy a car at dealer Invoice but audio
Here in Phoenix, all the most aggressive car dealers will lease or sell you a car at a great rate/price.And when it comes time to sign the papers, they'll charge you a $395.00 documentation fee.That equals 4 months of the "unbelievable" $99.00 lease. 
Pass Aleph P versions
French_fries,I guess my take on the Aleph P is:It was a Class A rated piece when it came out.For those into Pass gear, in the ensuing 10 or 12 years,other Pass preamps have eclipsed it. 
Pass Aleph P versions
Daniele g,The Aleph is very simple & sounds clean. The differences I noticed when I went to the X1 were a bigger soundstage & noticeably better bass. This is to be expected, since the X1 I had with the full sized power supply contained a c... 
Pass Aleph P versions
Daniele g,I went from an Adcom GFP750 to the Aleph P.The Aleph P was slighty better overall, and had a much better motorized volume control.Then I moved on to an X1 with the full size power supply.After a couple years I tried the XP-10, and now I ... 
Pass Aleph P versions
I had the "last generation" Aleph P. It was my Pass dealer's demo, until they got an X1.It had the remote, and the knobs were silver, instead of matching the faceplate, like earlier Aleph Ps. 
Machina Dynamica
I don't own any Machina Dynamica products.But, I have no problem with the seller.Let me explain.1166 sales. (2) neutral feedbacks. All the rest positive.Check out Vpatel on Audiogon:386 sales. (2) neutral feedbacks. (9) negatives - many on big tic... 
Found Perfect Amp For My Needs, But Is It Too Old?
I recently sold my Rowland Model 2 after 12 years.I'd still have it, but I wanted a Rowland 625, even more.My Model 2 was the stereo version of the Model 6.The only repair I ever had done was a replacement of the bridge rectifier. One failed local... 
D'Agostino Momentum amp melts down
Onhwy61,My apologies! You already answered my questions, I just didn't read all the responses before I jumped in.. 
D'Agostino Momentum amp melts down
#1. What exactly does "Melts Down" mean? Something melted in the amp? Exactly what?#2. Does this amp have thermal protection? If yes, why didn't it work?#3. I'm gong to guess Dan D. is going to want to address this issue, before this design is bra... 
Static electricity Killin me.
I have this same issue, to a lesser degree, only in winter.I just touch my rack before touching any gear.Try it.