joeinid
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| Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct Joeinid - In your opinion with the AR Ref 6, is the preamp super highly resolving, and thus makes imperfect recordings sound just that way, imperfect? Or is it distorting the signal somehow, resulting in the forward soundstage and punchy on-ste... | |
| Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct We all hear differently. Let me say it this way, DACs direct to amp have more "detail" but I find it more fatiguing in the long run. Digital attenuation reduces the volume by throwing bits of data away. That's why some don't like it. For me, the b... | |
| Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct I think the Ref 6 is an outstanding preamp for the money. It is extremely transparent which can be both a blessing and a curse. On great recordings, there are no issues. On lesser recordings, the treble and midrange can sound a bit coarse to my ea... | |
| Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct Yes, I have considered trying a KX-R Twenty. Once again, Has anyone heard that combination with the BAR, and was it an improvement over direct?I always prefer a preamp in my system. I had the Berkeley Ref DAC in my system and it was one of the, ... | |
| Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct imgoodwithtoolsOther than price, have you considered using an Ayre KX-R Twenty with your MX-R Twenty amps instead of the ARC Ref 6? | |
| Job Integrated Amp. I’m not so sure that’s even necessary. The Job INTegrated is a wonderful all in one solution for someone who wants a modest system that plays way higher than its price. Especially if someone is an all digital user, the Job INTegrated is spectacula... | |
| Audio Research Reference 6 Preamp Review Why so negative Don_c55? No need to rain on everyone's parade. | |
| Job Integrated Amp. I have no plans at all to sell mine. It's an amazing unit for the digital only user. Not crazy about the analog input. Although if you are a primarily digital/streaming based user, the Job INTegrated is superb. I have SF Strads and JBL 4367's as w... | |
| Job Integrated Amp. Congrats @joeinid for your purchase!Could you please give us some more details on your impressions between your old setup with 225 and the new Int?Very appreciated!Thank you so much.It has been a while since I had the 225 in my system but with the... | |
| Anyone have the Pass Labs X260.8 amps? Opinions? Joe You could always go back to Reno Hi Fi, and buy a used XA.5 amp. If you really wanted your sound back. Newer is not always better for everyone.I've been looking and if the right piece comes along, I may jump. Based on the opinions of a few fri... | |
| Anyone have the Pass Labs X260.8 amps? Opinions? Selling your XA60.5's was a big mistake IMO, if you value midrange purity.Don't I know it. What's done is done. | |
| Pass Labs XA 30.8: how does it compare to the power section on the Int-60? From the Pass website:INT-60 High Bias 60W Integrated Amplifier The INT-250 and INT-60 are not literally identical to their stand-alone counterparts the X-250.8 and XA-60.8; in particular the INT-60 is a stereo amplifier using the hardware of a ... | |
| Anyone have the Pass Labs X260.8 amps? Opinions? I am trying to figure out whether or not to go w/ Pass Labs separates or INT ?Jafant,It all depends on how much power you want and how simple you want the system. I am personally not a fan of the Pass preamps, but love the amps. I agree a good tub... | |
| Anyone have the Pass Labs X260.8 amps? Opinions? I would get a tubed preamp with Pass amps.I agree. That's in my plan. | |
| Job Integrated Amp. @joeinid, welcome to the club! Although you're no stranger to the Job club actually. Lol. Nice little piece, isn't it.Thanks!I thought the Job 225 was good, this is freaking outstanding. You are 100% correct. Thank you for the vote of confidence. |