jeffreyfranz
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| Pass Labs X-600's vs. XA-160's I must politely disagree with Percon. I have been using Pass gear in my home music systems for about the last 8 years. I have had both Aleph and X-series amps and preamps. Currently, I use the X1 preamp into Pass/Volksamp Aleph 60 mono amps (consi... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century This is, by far, the most enjoyable thread I have found. The easygoing, friendly atmosphere in the back-and-forth interactions is such a refreshing change from the obsessive-compulsive, teeth-nashing intensity that characteriazes so much of high-e... | |
| Pass Labs ALEPH 5 vs ALEPH 2 At the time, I was living in an area where temperatures easily exceeded 100 degrees. I was driving Quad electrostatics on a very hot day and sitting far back in a large room. I was playing very loud and very dynamic jazz that had been recorded liv... | |
| Pass Labs ALEPH 5 vs ALEPH 2 Hi:I am a dedicated Pass lover and have had several amps, including both the Aleph 5 and Aleph 2. Let's clear away some misconceptions.1. The Aleph 5 has 60 watts, not 100, and a smaller power supply.2. The Aleph 2 has 100 watts per chassis, with ... | |
| OK folks, what the best pre for under 10,000? The Supratek Syrah (sp?). I have not heard this, but it seems many people are very high on this handmade, all tube unit made in Australia. It comes with or without high-gain phono and has optional Remote volume and balanced outs. It is very pretty... | |
| Quad 988 / 989 reliability ?? I have had 989s for slightly over two years and ever had a single problem. However, it took three pairs to get a perfect set. I think Quad is past this now. At this point, I would be surprised if reliability is an issue. Also, my third pair came s... | |
| Best Electrostatic loudspeaker? Albert Porter please contact me. See my postings above, "I have narrowed" and "989 vs. M2." I would like to benefit from your long experience with Soundlabs and must commit to one of thes two soon. I would love to chat with you, and you may call m... | |
| Best Electrostatic loudspeaker? Quad 989 vs. Soundlab Millennium 2? Would appreciate any comments, experience or insights reflecting on the sonic tradeoffs of these two. I am about to take the plunge and have narrowed it down to these. Thank you, Jfteuber@earthlink.net or Tel &a... | |
| Best Electrostatic loudspeaker? I have narrpwed my choices to these two but live in a rural area and have limited audition opportunities. I would appreciate comments on trdae-offs and sonic comparisons. Thanks, Jeffrey jfteuber@earthlink.net or 805 434 9220 Tel & Fax in Cali... | |
| best inerconnect $300 to $400 Silver Audio without question. I A-B'd against Nordost Red Dawn and it wasn't close. Extraordinary clarity, neutrality and dynamics (especially micro), great customer support, friendly. I use Hyacinth model in 3-meter balanced. JT | |
| COLD SWEATS WHEN CARTRIDGE MOUNTING Tell me about it! Everything about cartridge handling gives me the willies. Considering the exorbitant prices of today's analog components and the system complexity required, I finally gave up and went all digital. Good luck, JT |