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Pass or Spectral
Keep in mind, if you go Spectral, you will need to get veryexpensive MIT wires to get the best performance.BTW, I own the 30SS and it is fabulous. It is paired withthe Spectral DMA 250. I have a friend who has Pass. More tubelike in sound. drjoe 
Preamps w/HT BYPASS that works when preamp is OFF.
Sorry guys, I was thinking ss preamp but didn't say so.I leave my ss pre on all the time. It is true, that leaving a tube pre on all the time is going to affect the tube life. I don't leave the power amp on all the time. Myelectrical bill would go... 
Preamps w/HT BYPASS that works when preamp is OFF.
Don't most folks keep their pre on all the time, I do.Unless your pre draws a lot of power off the wall, I can't see shuting off the pre. That being said, why do you feel you need to turn off the pre when using HT bypass ?drjoe 
Anyone Bought the Oppo bd83 Analog Upgrade?
Sorry for the spaces in the text, I did not write it thisway...after I sent the post my text changed. Anybody had this happen. Yes, I previewed my post before sending.drjoe 
Anyone Bought the Oppo bd83 Analog Upgrade?
Maddoggy, could you tells us which top players. Also, not to be rude but Larryken's question was about the Oppo 83upgrade , he wasn't asking for an alternative. There are a lot of Oppo owners out there who want to know what theupgrade ( with facto... 
Pass Labs X250 meter failure
I don't think any of the posts so far are questioningPass labs integrety and that includes me. In fact lotsof high performance audio gear are like a Ferrari. They need very special care and tuning to perform at their best. I will say that fancy me... 
Pass Labs X250 meter failure
Hi guys, am I wrong ,but it seems that a lot of Pass gearis going back the factory for adjustment or repair.Don't get me wrong, I love Nelson Pass. His DYI web setis cool. However I feel that my comentsare not without basis. If I am full of crap,l... 
Spectral MH-750 UL Series II
I would not worry about the difference between the 750 andthe 770. If you like Spectral get a newer preamp to replacethe DMC 12( IMO ).Joe 
MIT Shotgun Question.
I have owned many Mit cables over the years. Edgy midrange? No way.I believe the cables have revealed a problem not related to the cable.Just my opinion. Obviously Mit sells a boatload of cables.and I think thatif the midrange was edgy they wouldn... 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
John Cippolina belongs in the top ten! 
Beatles Remasters: Mono vs. Stereo Debate Thread
I ordered the mono set from cd universe. They told me they only had 10 orders for the mono set. A few days later they canceled my order.Joe 
MIT Shotgun Question.
I agree with Philefreak. Also are the cables broken in. They take at least two weeks.Joe 
Best speakers for Pathos Classic One MKIII ?
Nobody can tell you what to buy. Use your ears. What sounds good to youI promise you there will be plenty to tell you they sound like crap.Joe 
Where are you buying new vinyl?
Any comments on Elusive disc?Joe 
Blu ray and SACD
Oppo blue ray player. Great video and pretty darn good audio. Lost of folks out there have many mods available to improve audio performance.For $500 you cant go wrong IMO. I have one.Joe