don_c55
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| Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8 @ SonicrayI admire your choice of the XA30.8, but you could have gone for the XA60.8 mono blocks and felt the same way!I owned the XA30.5 and traded it in for the XA60.5. I like my choice and feel no need to change.The 60.5 mono blocks have an adv... | |
| Computer vs CD/SACD discs @GrannyringYour response is SPOT ON!I truly enjoy my Sony 5400 for CD and SACD.Simple to use, and unbeatable quality IMO! Cd's are very cheap, and much, much, more recordings to choose from, than High Rez downoadsComputer audio is too much hassle. | |
| Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8 Nice write up!Does the power consumption of the point 8 bother you?XA 30.5 200 watts Vs 375 Watts on the point 8I have the XA60.5's (200 watts per mono block) and found they sound best after being on for at least 24 hours. I listen daily, and leav... | |
| Magnepan 1.7s in a 10x13' dedicated room? Try them and then you will know. They should work fine.I would suggest removing the bass traps, as the are generally not needed with Magnepans. They like minimal room treatment for best sound.I use MG IIIa's in a small room, with home theater, on ... | |
| Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare? @P59tetelWhat have you been smoking?Name one respected reviewer that loves JBL.They are not REALISTIC, just boom and sizzle. | |
| Most overrated brands? Too many to name! | |
| Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare? @Cal3713JBL is nothing but an old school rock speaker regardless of price.Burned out, old heavy metal heads are there only fans.I stand by what I said. | |
| Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare? @ Dave_72Pass Labs is overkill on JBL speakers IMO.Get decent High End speakers first. | |
| Player With A Killer Blu Ray Picture I like the cheapest Sony Blu-ray ($120) and see no difference with more expensive ones. | |
| Graham Phantom Anti-Skate. Is it effective at all? Anti skate is not necessary IMO.It varies with the complexity of the music, off center record hole, and offset alignment type. It is a moving target that can never be completely compensated for.Also the stylus vibration is 3 dimensional, and there... | |
| What happened with the SACD format? It is still alive.Amazon has 4000 titles.The format is 98% classical and Jazz, which is 2% of the total music market.SACD production is mostly in Europe. The format is more popular there.CD playback has improved in the last 10 years, and is very c... | |
| New VPI 3D Arm It is good to see the 3D arm finally settling into a final configuration with regard to the design.I would consider one now, if I was starting out with a new VPI turntable.I am very satisfied with my TNT MKIII and original JMW-10 arm, that I have ... | |
| Most underrated Audio Manufacturers Spread Spectrum Technologies Ampzilla 2000.I have found that both the Ampzilla 2000 and Son Of Ampzilla 2000 power amps shoot way above their prices. | |
| Phase Linear 700 & 400 series II Poor sounding amps! Even for the 70's.High frequencies that are like long needles into the eardrum.Cold, lifeless everywhere else.High power for their day, which was what sold them. | |
| ZYX Premium Cartridges I guess nobody buys these new Premium cartridges!ZYX has had a history continual improvements over the years.SoraSound pushes their own ZYX Universe models, and not these new models.Anyway, I love the Airy 3 silver and copper coil versions.As usua... |