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| Are integrated amps technically better than separates? Well, arguments can be made, particularly depending on budgets. But if you take that step, doesn't it make more sense in some ways to have an outstanding pre-amp, with a nice big power supply - and simply use powered speakers?Always trade-offs, b... | |
| Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today @teajay If I'm not mistaken Doug at Coda was using the same Toshiba transistors that Pass Labs was. In reading your review, it sounds like they have moved away from those Transistors? Is that your understanding? | |
| Add an external DAC. Make my Oppo UDP-205 a true top player Truthfully that oppo measures incredibly well. If you don't like it's sound signature, I would go in the opposite direction to get a different flavor. Look at an R2R, or something that doesn't use Sabre Chips. Heck, maybe a tubed unit.But the O... | |
| Why are there no Reviews of the Pass Labs XP-22. Is there anyone with strong feelings? @karmapolice I'd love to hear the XP-32 at some point, but I'm pretty sure I'm up against my space and budget limits! On another note, I'm a fan of BAT's stuff also. For a short while I had a VK-200 amp at the same time as my 250.8. The 250.8 w... | |
| Why are there no Reviews of the Pass Labs XP-22. Is there anyone with strong feelings? Just picked up an XP 22 and I own a XP 12. XP 12 is a good, neutral pre-amp. Shortest answer - XP 22 is better, and it was obvious to ME.Shorter Answer - seems like used price differences if you are patient is in the 1700-2k neighborhood. - If y... | |
| I like my Peachtree Nova300 more than my new (to me) Pass XA30.5 HELP! I love my Pass labs gear. But you simply might prefer the peachtree more. Nothing wrong with that. If so, spend the money on Roon, tidal/qobuz and be happy. | |
| What’s a 10k to 15k speaker from smaller company that performs well? Salk SS 9.5 for under 10kSalk Song 3 Encore however I believe is an incredible bargain. | |
| I need a good looking and good sounding speaker .... Call Jim Salk at Salk Speakers.check out his website for some of his work, just will have to be patient unless you can find a pair used. Great stuff, great looks that you can direct. | |
| Speaker company :HHR exotic speakers If I listened to classical, vocals, and wasn't a rock and roller... these would be first on my list without question. I've heard them playing classical at moderate volumes at shows and they are ridiculously good.But if I popped in 90% of my colle... | |
| Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference While they are not what I like in a speaker, there is a store in Grand Rapids Michigan, Bekins. They have a pair of 3f's and are throwing in the center channel if that is of interest to you. I have no affiliation with them. | |
| Ohm Super Sound Cylinder SSC-4900 initial thoughts kinda review @monstertruck9882 So, yes the switch on the 4900's is for bass response. I use my 5000's in a 13 x 17 room, 9 foot ceiling which some might consider small for the 5000's. It is carpeted over concrete in my basement, which I feel is a tougher, bu... | |
| Ohm Super Sound Cylinder SSC-4900 initial thoughts kinda review @snapsc I've owned Salks before (SS8's). So, I'm very familiar with the quality! Jim is absolutely top notch as is the quality of their work. | |
| Ohm Super Sound Cylinder SSC-4900 initial thoughts kinda review Some thoughts. I have A pair of 5000's and now recently updated/upgraded Pro-3000's.Ohm Packaging - It's been really hit and miss for me. Some of it (the can's for the 5000's) packaged separately, absolutely outstanding packaging. Some of it - ... | |
| Best used DAC under $750. Oppo Sonica DAC, if you can find one. No question in my mind as long as you are OK without MQA... which you should be. | |
| What is the most FUN pair of speakers you've ever had and why? Ohm WalshKlipsch Quartets's (had a a blast with them in college) |