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What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ?
By "weak points" I meant more their weaker points compared to their strengths, not something that they do wrong.I don't believe in absolute neutrality, and I most definitely don't want sterile sound.ebm. you now have Audia Flight amps, how do they... 
Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300?
nyev, appreciate it. I have just watched it.Yeah...The man does not sound like either audiophile and music lover or high class. I also thought that he had no clue of where to go, no leadership perceived, but that may not be bad in this case. His r... 
Vinyl***What If***
Schubert, electric let alone electro-acoustic guitar can sound great, we should not I think take purist perspective to the point of absurdity.Singing in microphone can also be great. Yes, it is better without it, I compared many times.Bill, I like... 
Which courier do you prefer?
I hope not. 
Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300?
By the way, I don't know about D'Agostino but Luxman would sound very different from Gryphon, Accuphase too. 
Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300?
Yes, changing times, but I too use my Nakamichi 682ZX cassette deck almost daily and have it aligned and tuned every three-four years,I once read here on Audiogon, a long time ago, a man was asking about the best way to ship big Gryphon stereo amp... 
Isn't a wondeful time to be an audiophile?
Helps - yes, most important - no. 
Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300?
Most true high end companies are small, creations of one or two people, and many of them are not young. So there is always some risk. During its 30+ years of history Gryphon sold a number of pieces, especially in Europe and Asia, there should be p... 
Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300?
You see, I said you'd forget Bryston after hearing Gryphon. Gryphon is true high end.Yes, Flemming has left but I think he will keep an eye on what's going on. Regarding service, I suspect that if they pull out of North America they will service u... 
Isn't a wondeful time to be an audiophile?
It's a terrible time to be an audiophile, only the most dedicated and stoic of us will remain true to the cause.Everything is recorded in digital, really good equipment is very expensive new and used, no good new music, a lot of self-absorbed snob... 
Record cleaning and care
I use Okki Nokki with Audio Intelligent three step cleaning solutions, the third and final step being pure water. I rinse twice. The step two is either Archivist formulae with no alcohol - that's what I use - or something else whatever they call i... 
Vinyl***What If***
Schubert probably means that rock music is not quite real music. It is certainly not purist unamplified acoustic music.Never attended but Pink Floyd concerts look very impressive on screen. 
Not Enjoying My Turntable
Skips and muffled sound suggest dirty stylus, very dirty even.Too much tracking force can also cause skips, but not muffled sound, I guess. I played with anti-skate with my set up, from min. to max. Sound was changing significantly but there were ... 
What is your experience with the law of diminishing returns ?
This is unusual, I think, same brand speakers for half the price being preferable overall. Were the electronics source and cables the same when you were auditioning ?  
Vinyl***What If***
What Michael says is that each time you compare two sources in one system one is sure to lose. Better always win, no comparisons, as junk as something might be. Better than nothing, anyway.