johnto
Responses from johnto
| What were your humble beginnings on the path to high end audio? KLH model 11 then graduated to Nikko with Rectilinear XIb speakers and BSR table with Shure cartridge. | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? Just wondering whats the problem with the Pass 250.5 I have the 250.8 and think it's awesome. | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? Emotiva upa 1L mono blocks these amps blew about 7 times trying to power my Magnepan 1.7 speakers.I had expected much better since they were rated so high in wattage at both 8&4 ohms. | |
| Experience with Adio Equipment Trade-Up Promotions I would think it would also depend on the equipment you are trading and how soon the dealer thinks he can resell it. | |
| Where do I start-amp or speakers ? I have a 12 x 15 room and started with Maggie 1.7 a sub and Parasound Hint wonderful sounding system. Total budget under $4 k on the used market. | |
| Pass labs poweramps I called Pass and it is very normal its the heat sinks expanding no worries, enjoy the music. | |
| new york city audio show 2018 I'm always surprised there's nothing happening in New England. We were once the leaders in audio invention and manufacturing. | |
| Autoformer vs Speaker impedance Curve When considering an amp for my Magnepan 3.7 I contacted the factory and a large dealer and both said the autoformer would not make a good match with the Maggie's and that I would need at least 500 watts to even consider a Mc. | |
| How do autotransformers affect sound? When amp shopping I called the factory and one of their larger dealers and was told they did not get along well with Magnepan speakers and not to consider anything under 500 watts. | |
| Best Class A / Class AB SS Power Amplifiers between $5000-$10,000 Pass Labs 250.8 you won't be sorry. | |
| Best audio companies and dealers Audio Connection Verona NJ, and Fidelis Nashua NH for stores.Manufacturers Parasound, Magnepan and Pass Labs phone and emails always answered. | |
| There should be a "Rant" category... The frustration goes both ways I've had people offer to buy equipment then disappear when you email them back to accept. | |
| Pass labs poweramps Same here with my 250.8 clinking sound about 20 minutes after being turned on. Haven't really stuck around after shut down to see if the same happens on cool down. | |
| MAC Autoformers? Both the factory and a dealer said to stay away with Maggie's unless you go at least 600 watts. | |
| Magnepan 3.7i vocals sound harsh I did it spent above my means and bought a Pass 250.8 and XP 10 pre.While the Parasound Hint was a great match with the 1.7i the sound wasn't the same with the 3.7i. The Pass takes control and is more musical in every aspect as it should be at 5X ... |