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where to go beyond Esoteric x05
CharyoIndeed SACD is important to me as well as having a digital input for future use of a server.I'm going to audition next week the x05 with the bel canto 3.5 that my dealer told me will take me to digital nirvana. 
MG Audio designs cables anyone?
TeejayIf you read what I wrote one post above your last, you'll notice that I could not wait and bought the IC's myself with glorious results so far... 
MG Audio designs cables anyone?
I couldn't wait for teejay's review to come out and thought that I will utilize the 30 days return period but -Even Straight out the mailing box and better after some 48 hours of breaking in I can tell that these cables are truly something special... 
Value Power Cords- LessLoss or Triode Wire Labs?
Try to find a used Kubala Sosna Fascination power cable.These frequently appear at around $300 and make heck of a value (mainly for sources and preamps). 
MG Audio designs cables anyone?
TeajayThanks for that.When your review will be published ? 
going Pass Labs, do I need "Class A " ?
SergeiAs far as I know and i'm also from a 220v country [Israel] the xa range can't be converted internally from 110v to 220v and I don't think you want to use a transformer which might kill dynamics. Try to look for a used one on audio-markt.de [... 
Pass Labs heatsinks temperature
JohngpThanks for your input. I think that the front left part of each amp between the heatsinks is the warmest point. Was it there where you got the 120 degrees read ? 
SS preamp with Pass XA 60.5 amps
I'm with you Peterayer but since I'm from Israel the Reno hifi stuff is not available for me and the new stuff from local dealer exceeds my budget. Market is very narrow here and it's impossible to find a pre-loved xp series preamp. 
SS preamp with Pass XA 60.5 amps
Jmcgrogan2Indeed that's out of pure curiosity. I'm currently with a First Sound presence tube pre which is RCA only and (forgot to mention) i'm willing to go XLR with the Pass. 
Pass Labs heatsinks temperature
onemugmeters are a little left than the middle and no bouncing around although I don't hear at high volume most of the time.Hifigeek1 and Elberoth2I'm from Israel so LA is a little far away and also sending them to Pass will be pricey if it comes ... 
Pass Labs heatsinks temperature
Elberoth2I'm not a DIY guy - I hardly know what the word bias means :-)Just wanna make sure that what I have is what I paid for my hard earned money. Thanks anyway 
cables for Harbeth shl5
MusicxyzCan you elaborate on your listening tests - which cables did the hidiamond beat ? (ICs and speaker cables) thanks 
connecting a line stage + phonostage to pass amps
Thanks to allgot the message - i'll use one input at a time.Tom - yes i'm trying to take advantage of the XLR but i'll check also run the phonostage through the preamp. 
What is the Best Phono Pre-Amp Under $750?
I will also go with the gcph. You can find new ones on a'gon for around $600. 
Esoteric x series as transports
Lloydelee21 I could not answer Foster9 question more accurately - just seeking audio nirvana.From all repliers it seems that improving on the x-05 internal dac will cost more that the unit itself.