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pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
hi, thank for the information. how would you decribe the sound? im going to arrange a demo loan of s30, but would be interested to know your view on the sound. the vac is something i was considering too,( based on advise here from people good enou... 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
Thanks for the reply. The picture on the site for the s30 shows connections at front. i will clear this with the uk dealer. id want the latest version. i have a chord anthem 2 xlr 1.5 metre that will just make it, i think. i guess if if they are i... 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
hi, thanks for the information. i do like the pass xa30.5 very much. i have used it for nearly five years. one of the first imported to the uk, so i was told. the pass still gives me great pleasure and it has performed flawlessly. ive never heard ... 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
Pupul, thank you for the reply. i appreciate the response. the atmosphere s30 is appox 1500 less than the pass xa30.5. that got me thinking. the mono bloc power amps in their range get pricier and i dont really need that much power. its such a sha... 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
hi, ive been investigating some of the products mentioned by posters here, and others. ive listed ear, atmasphere, vac, almarra, melody. i have the pass xa30.5. i want to make a purchase that is worthwile and not a step down which would be very di... 
which power cable for Pass Labs XA30.5
Do they really make any difference? i also have the same amp. i tried a few different ones and really heard nothing different. thats just what i found. 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
Thanks you all for the information. Im looking into them all. Anyone got any other they would endorse, id like to know. Thanks. 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
defride. thank you for the pointer. ill check that for sure. from their website, they sell the xa30.5 so a comparison could possible made there. im not too far from there too. if anything, i might be able to hear a quality tube amp to get an idea ... 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
hi, i did consider a tube preamp. would that change the sound? im not saying the sound from the pass is not good, it is very good indeed and even over 4 yrs listening to it, it still pleases me hugely, but as mentioned before i want to experience ... 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
i think that ear is not that expensive( relatively speaking) but its a matter of finding these various gems in the uk. i have heard of the brand. i dont mind travelling though to get something i really like. thanks for the response, very much appr... 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
Who wants to live forever. by queen 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
thank you for the reply. its exactly the - bloom thing spatially - im looking for for. thank you for the atma sphere recommendation. ill check on the net for further information. both sound they might be hard to find in the uk, but ill look into i... 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
Thnk you Pubul57 for the reply and recommendation of valve amplifier. yes 30 watts drive the Zingali to very high levels with superb clarity. im told the zingali are very sensitive so 35 watts would easily be enough. ill investigate music referenc... 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
Thank you for the replies. im in the uk and to listen to one or two ill have to travel half a day, and that will be most likely from the same manufacturer at one location. hi end audio dealers have been in decline for years here. my pass labs 30.5... 
High-end amplifier clarification?
To me high end is simply that it is built to a higher standard , signifcantly better than mass market equipment and designed to sound much better and last much longer,