dwest1023

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What’s your latest high-end audio purchase?
Today 9/23 I purchased a McIntosh MA 352. It’s not replacing anything. I just wanted to own a Mac piece. I am keeping my Pass 250.  
Integrated amp for Sonus Faber olympica nova 1
Mac? I had int 60, then moved to a int 250. I looked and listened to the mac Ma325  and I loved the looks and the sound. I have one on order. Still keeping my pass though.  
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
I just received my SR purple today. I’ve installed it in my Pass INT 250 and I must say the reviews are spot on! Much richer sound then I had before. Sound is a lot more natural. I don’t  know how the sound will be after break in, but if there is ... 
Help me spend $6000
I had a pass integrated 60 and now a 250. I found that Dynaudio speakers would give you what you are looking for. I  used special 40’s for both amps. Wonderful full mids good bass and detailed without a hint of brightness. My Kef LS metas were not... 
Top 10 vintage cassette decks
Aiwa F990. Most underrated deck ever made. I’ve heard nothing better.  
What's the heaviest speaker you've ever owned? What's the tallest?
NHT 3.3's  
Dynaudio Special 40
audioguy85, I don't notice any cabinet resonance. I'm not sure I would know what to listen for. I know my kef LS50 dont have any resonance, and the 40's sound much better.  
Schiit Loki Max?
Sorry, I meant that I COULD detect the Loki in my system. There seemed to be some compression with the unit installed. I switched back in forth many times, as I I wanted to keep the unit. It was very well built and did not change the character of ... 
Schiit Loki Max?
I tried the Loki max in my system with pass int 250 and the transparency was not the same when the unit was installed and in by pass mode. It was very hard to detect, and I wanted to love this piece. I ended up returning while still in trial period.  
Dynaudio Special 40
Love my special 40’s driven my my pass int 60. I love the midrange on them. Great with vocals.  I have a pass int 250 on the way to really make then sing!   
Black Ice(former Jolida Company)new integrated amp opinions
I will second the k88 in the f35. I purchased the f35 about 6 months ago, just to have a different sound. My main amp is a Pass labs intergrated  60, soon to be replaced by pass intergrated 250. I use my f35 with kef LS50 and sub. When I switch se... 
Recommended integrated amplifier for upgrade
There is always PassLabs.   
Tube Amp for Klipsch Forte IV's? Black Ice F-22 or Willsenton R8 with upgraded tubes?
I have black ice f35 which is their top intersgrated 60 watts with el 34s. Change the stock power tubes with Gold Lions. They are very good sounding tubes in these amps. With the new Fosgate circuitry these amps have the bass control of solid sta... 
KEF LS50 Meta
If it were me I would go with Naim. I like my sound on the warmish side. I love my metas. In the price range not sure you could find better. Different but not better.  
Lack of bass in NHT 3.3.
Story: I had a pair of 3.3’s. I had a amp connected playing music and something shorted in the amp and shut down. After got the amp repaired, I connected my 3.3’s up and the bass was very weak. I sent the speakers to NHT to have them checked out. ...