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| Pass X-250.5 or Plinius SA-103 Correcto. The Aleph O and Os have both single-ended and balanced inputs. But I've not been able to produce the performance level of my X350.5 with my Aleph Os, probably because my speakers need more power than what the Os can deliver? Speakers are... | |
| Troubleshoot tracking issue Neil, thanks for the info!Yes, I am aware that the lift mechanism can be adusted. I took a closer look at how it was lowered when I turn the lever. The lift will eventually dropped completely clear of the arm tube. That's why after the initial iss... | |
| Troubleshoot tracking issue Thanks guys for brainstorming. I purposely left out the name of the cartridge because it's from an unknown cartridge maker (an 86-year old gentleman who has been making MC carts for 30+ years) from Taiwan. The story of the cartridge itself and how... | |
| Levinson 333.5 vs. Krell FPB 200, 250, or 300 amp? Don't have any experience with KRC-3 or ML 38. But synergy should also be considered.A friend of mine had compared both X350 and X350.5 side by side, and yes. The X350.5 is much better. All present at that comparison felt that the difference deser... | |
| Levinson 333.5 vs. Krell FPB 200, 250, or 300 amp? I lived with a #333 and a pair of Thiel 3.6 for 8 years. Needless to say, I enjoy that combo a lot. I agree with the assessment above. My amp was a dealer demo. Within those 8 years, I had to send it in for capacitor repair twice. According to the... | |
| Levinson 3XX Amplifier Repairs When I spoke to the tech, he told me the problem affects ALL 3xx series, except the 33 and 33H. But it seems that we hear more about it happening to the 331, 332, and 333 amps. But I would avoid any 3xx series just to be on the safe side.FrankC | |
| Sim W-5 vs Pass X250 / X350 with Dyn C-4 My friend has the X350.5 with his C-4. He was using the ML432 prior. Then he heard my X350.5, not even fully broken in at the time, and bought one within a week.I've only heard Sim Audio at a dealer here in San Francisco. Different setup, differen... | |
| Levinson 3XX Amplifier Repairs Sorry to hear that this is happening to you. This happened to my 333 twice within the 8 years I had it. I had purchased it as a dealer demo. But found out afterwards from Madrigal that the dealer had sent it in once already for that same repair. T... | |
| tube audio dealer in SF Bay area? John z,I visited them a few months back after they moved into the new showroom. Same type of experience. So I am perplex as to what had happened to Stevecham. They provided some really good advice for my to-be-built listening room + HT system as w... | |
| Ebony Wine Stopper Blanks Ebony has been very popular in Asia as tweaks (footers under equipment). My understanding is there are also different types, the differences being the density and hardness of the wood. I had purchased two sets in the shape of paramids from TheCabl... | |
| Seeking Headphone Reccomendation Visit head-fi.org and go to the meetings, parties, get-togethers. Find out when there is a get-together in your area, contact the host, and just show up. You get to hear all the different gears and talk to people about it before spending any money... | |
| Any Young Audiophiles Out There? No, I think the hobby is thriving. As you stated, most of the guys in their late teens or early twenties are not as financially established. But they are into it alright. You just need to find the right crowd. :-)Most of them are over at Head-Fi.o... | |
| Krell / Mcintosh / Pass For Dynaudios If your goal is to use class A power all the way, then look at the Pass XA series, not the X series. Pricier, but pure class A power all the way.FrankC | |
| verdict on class D amps? I think the technology has improved quite a bit. But it still varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. I had attended a demonstration about 18 months ago at the local dealer with both VTL and NuForce driving a pair of USHER BE-20s. The VTL was ho... | |
| 10 questions about computer audio That's funny. You ask 10 people and get 10 different answers...Now I'm even more confused!One guy said optical connection is bad because of jitter, another one said optical is the best, yet another said they are all the same, and yet another one s... |