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What speakers are you running with your Pass Labs XA 30.8?
@flp49er  At this very moment I am using the Pass XA30.8 with Tekton Design Double Impact SE speakers.The Tekton SEs are a 4-way 4 Ohm design with a quoted 99 dB 2.83V @ 1M sensitivity.When I drive the same speakers via my T+A PA 3100 HV integrate... 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
Ralph, I will follow through on this. Your guidance is appreciated. Thank you. 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
@atmasphere  Thank you very much. I'll run it by both the amp's designer and Richard Gray, who is local to me and would do the work.For clarification, are you saying:Your Plan A (Post above) is superior to > Plan B (Input transformer) Both of w... 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
@dsper  Thank you!  I will be sure to update in a few weeks. 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
@atmasphere  Thanks, Ralph. How would I go about doing so? 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
@dsper   I was holding off on updating the thread for another week or two. I wanted to have my system settled, prior to doing so.In essence, I followed your advice and went with an active preamplifier/linestage.There were a number of consultations... 
USB Cable Comparison Audience / Cardas / Purist / Stealth / Wireworld
Thanks, @respected_ent  
USB Cable Comparison Audience / Cardas / Purist / Stealth / Wireworld
@ferrox  Thanks for bringing the FTA Callisto to my attention. I'd love to try it. Do you have a link to access Final Touch Audio? I wasn't able to locate it with a first pass on Google. I'll dig deeper. 
Herbie's Audio Lab
+1 re. Robert running the business and being responsive and helpful. 
Hornshoppe "the Truth" preamp - any opinions?
@mac48025never have I been happier to pay for "nothing". I can't seem to stop listening to music.Congratulations, Tom. Rarely do the above come together. Keep listening to the music, Truth style. 
The first review on the Linear tube Audio MicroZOTL preamplifier has gone up
Because it is not balanced... (though one can option it).From the LTA User Guides Section:Inputs: There are 5 inputs to the microZOTL Preamplifier. All are single ended (not balanced). Four are RCA stereo pairs. Input 5 uses combination XLR/Phone ... 
Cos D1 V2 / Denafrips Terminator DAC
If you haven't already done so, check out the Srajan Ebaen/6moons Blue Moon awarded review of the Terminator. I'm going off memory, but I believe he does have some comparative information vs other DACs including the COS. He found the Terminator's ... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@grannyring   Bill, sure. I was going to add an additional post more preamp specific, but I got pulled away for family stuff. I'll try to get that out later today or tomorrow.The preamplifier is the Grandinote Genesi. 
Tekton Double Impacts
Hope everyone is recovering from a wonderful Thanksgiving, though I'm sure we are not burning off calories as quickly as Bill is!A couple of points regarding the Tekton SEs.I have a new preamp in system and the results are remarkable...one of the ... 
The first review on the Linear tube Audio MicroZOTL preamplifier has gone up
@teajay  Thanks for your review of a truly impressive and emotionally engaging preamplifier. Here is the link to Teajay's review:https://hometheaterreview.com/linear-tube-audio-microzotl-preamplifier/