doni

Responses from doni

Why so few speakers with Passive Radiators?
I, also, have a pair os s400’s on order, and one of the main reasons is that ive enjoyed a pair of Vanatoo’s with passive radiators.  Very excited about the Buchardts! 
What speakers are you running with your Pass Labs XA 30.8?
I’m currently using xlr from my PS Audio DSJr., but have also usrd LTA Microzotl into xa30.8 with single ended cables.  Both work well, both sound great. 
Amp for LS50
Another vote for the Hegel 160 mentioned above.  I’ve been very happy with this combo.  Quality amp! 
What speakers are you running with your Pass Labs XA 30.8?
The xa30.8 has no trouble whatsoever driving my Treo CT’s.  I’ve never even seen the meter move though I don’t play music too loud.  It sounds pretty incredible. 
Vandersteen Treo CT
My Treo CT’s are amp agnostic, playing well with many amps.  I do believe they appreciate a lively amp and my Hegel 160 is a little too gentlemanly, whereas the Job Integrated makes them sparkle.  The Pass 30.8 is somewhere between the two and so ... 
New owner of totem wind
Might be interested in the Vandy subs.  What part of the Country are you in? 
Vandersteen TREO CT's with Pass Labs XA60.8
I’m running Treo CT’s with a xa30.8 and they sound fantastic!  I don’t think you would be disappointed with either integrated. 
Best bookshelf speakers
@Mrdon, I’m very interested in your opinion of the Burhardt’s.  Please report back after breakin.  Thinking about the S-300’s myself. 
Room placement for Vandersteen Treo CT
Another Treo CT owner here.  I’ve used them on the long and short walls and find they work really well on either.  Rake angle is important, and they appreciate an amp that has some power, but still sounded great with my small tube amp.  I find bas... 
Best used integrated for under $5000
If you go with the Hegel, I believe it has an ethernet input which will allow you to stream Tidal, etc., directly to the DAC via Airplay.  This can be done from a PC with Windows, or, of course, via ipad or iphone.  My H160 allows this, and the so... 
Suggestions for Full Range Speakers up to 10K
A vote for the Vandersteen Treo CT's.  I'm a proud owner, and love these speakers more and more as time goes on.  Fairly compact too. 
What are you streaming tonight?
I have been having trouble finding mqa offerings on Tidal recently.  I don't get the "Whats New" screen on my desktop, ipad or android phone apps.  Anybody know how to get to the mqa stuff?  Thanks, 
Linear Tube Audio at Axpona
Guys, I already have the MZ2, and love it, that's why I'm wondering if it can drive the AN speakers.  It's currently using it to drive a Pass XA30.8 and Vandersteen Treo CT's. 
Linear Tube Audio at Axpona
@lancelock , thanks for your input.  I have other options, so will try it and see how it sounds.  Seems like AN speakers go best with AN amps, so that may be the ultimate direction. 
Linear Tube Audio at Axpona
Anybody know if the MZ2 will drive Audio Note E/SPe He speakers directly?  I have ordered some, and they won't be here for a few months, so i have time to upgrade, if necessary.  Thanks,Don