flg2001
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| New Pass Labs X.5 series versus previous X series Longho68: The x600 is a great amp, you will both enjoy it and will surely find a sonic upgrade.".. expensive hobby.."???, not quite sure..., I thought the same, but if you talk deep with some friends who are into other hobbies such as Photography,... | |
| Quit vinyl? Satch - There is great music out there in vinyl format, both used (which is very fun to hunt by the way - and new releases (quite costly but equally worthy).You won't regret it, enjoy...Fernando | |
| Quit vinyl? No .... it may be that you are not giving yourself some free time to seat and enjoy (happened to me).Fernando | |
| Who has heard the new Avalon's? I own Eclipses (and have had Avatars as well). A good friend here owns the new Ascendant. He liked the Eclpises sound better than his new Avalons.Fernando | |
| Best $3000 - $4000 loudspeaker? 1.- Avalon Avatars2.- Audio Physics Tempo III or Sparks3.- Gallo Reference (you save money here)Fernando | |
| Preamp suggestions-upgrading from C-J PV10A If your speakers are heavy in the bass, a tubed preamp could make it worst IMO. I would try a Passive preamp (Axiom, Bent, etc..) where pitch and definition will help keeping your speakers in control.Hope this helpsFernando | |
| Pass XA100 or X350.5 line_romer: please do keep us posted on your findings, preferably once broken-in.Fernando | |
| Looking to Upgrade Amp & Preamp Pass X-series are selling a lot due to a new model family that is replacing the X series for x.5 series. Grab an X250 and a passive pre, you wont regret it.FernandoPS: Also backup the integrated amp option already expressed here (Rowland, Gryphon ... | |
| ultimate final word 3 on best passive preamp I have had some experience with passive preamps (currently looking for a transformer-based option)The best one IN my system was a First Sound Reference II Passive, I am still kicking myself for selling it.Fernando | |
| Recommendation for inexpensive integrated I backup the Naim recommendation ...Fernando | |
| New Pass Labs X.5 series versus previous X series Sigmund: I own Avalon Eclipses, which also throw great backstage and imaging scenario. The sound of the combo is terrific for my tastes, but.. I recall a little more depth from the Gryphon amps.. anyway. I am buying more CDs and less gear since th... | |
| New Pass Labs X.5 series versus previous X series Longho68: I am not that familiar with your speakers, just heard them very briefly at Madison 500 some years back when SACD was hot (jejeje).If I were in your shoes I should go with the new Pass amp, there is a review somewhere in the net and at th... | |
| Tube amp for Avalon Eidolon ? VTIN: I had a Gryphon Dm100 and Anthileon later on wioth a pair of Avalon Eclipses some years back. It has been, at least for me, the best sonic match I have had between amp and speakers. I owned for my Avalons Rowlands (2 and 8), Metaxas Soliloqu... | |
| Best speakers for PASS Aleph and SONY CD? If you like Jazz and own Pass, please consider Avalon speakers. I own a Pass X250 with a pair of Avalon Eclipses Classic, Jazz just shines !!!Fernando | |
| New Pass Labs X.5 series versus previous X series It is interesting to learn on the inner detailed presentation that Sigmund refers to. I have always felt that it is currently one of the main virtues of my X250. Inner detail, dynamics, articulation (particullary with the First Sound Passive pream... |