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Pass Labs xa - .5 amps
Then, what's the class A/B rated wattage output above class A operation for the XA30.5?I thought this amplifier was only class A. 
New Bel Canto Gear at RMAF
Kal, when the new amps are burned in please let us know your impresions about the differences you find between both models. I'm sure it'll be very interesting for many of us. Thanks in advance. 
Pass XA 100.5 vs Lamm M1.2
"You owned one of these and are familiar with the sound of the other - WHY are you asking us for opinions? Wake up, dude."He owned the x350.5, not the XA 100.5. There could be some good sonic diffences between those two, so I don't see anything wr... 
How different between B&W 804s & B&W 805s????
"I know that floorstanding speakers always better than the bookshelf..."Second Brianmgrarcom, Not necesarily true. Mate your 805s to a high quality subwoofer that integrates seamless (e.g. Rel) and you'll get dynamics at least as good as the 804's... 
fuses - the $39 ones or the 85 cent ones
Please keep us posted, Albertporter, about the differences you hear. 
New B&W
Funny, it's the first time I read somebody stating absolute superiority of the old Nautilus line over the recent models. For me and others it's clear the opposite is true, my 804S are definitely better performers than my previous nautilus 804, per... 
B&W vs PSB
$2,000 (B&W CDM 7NT) vs $4,500 (PSB's). For that price difference I should expect a significant improvement. 
Sonus Faber Concertino or B&W 805 or else
I have auditioned both. I was never a fan of B&W but now I can say that the 805S are very fine speakers.The SF are very nice speakers as well, but if you want a truer sound to the source, B&W805s are a better choice. Yes, they can sound mo... 
Focal Profile 918 or B&W 683
The Focal 918 are $4000, and the B&W 683 are $1500. The comparison is not fair, definitely go for the Focals at that price. 
Five indispensable D. Miles recordings. Pls. recom
Thank you all for your recommendations. I just listened to some excerpts of Kind of Blue, Sketches of Spain and My funny Valentine (live at Carnegie hall) and I think this is the kind of stuff I like, specially the Quintet stuff. The track My funn... 
Five indispensable D. Miles recordings. Pls. recom
Or if you think 5 are too much, plase make it 3.Tvad, thanks. 
KT88s for Audio Research VS55
I read somewhere (don't remember where) that apparently Audio Research does not approve the use of KT88s in their amps. If I were you I would call them and ask to be sure.How do you like the VS55 vs the Krell?Jov 
Where to buy amplifier chassis for DIY?
Thank you very much guys! That's exactly what I was looking for.Jov 
B&W Signature Diamond : Anyboy heard them?
"I cannot wait to see an active BMW powered by MF"Does MF make engines too? didn't know that!(just kidding) 
Devore Super 8 and B&W 805s-shootout
Don't sell the speakers. Mate them with a good subwoofer like the rel's and you won't regret it one bit. And I agree, the 805S is an incredibly underrated speaker and a step from the previous nautilus line.Jov