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Pass XA60.5's or Cary CAD 500 MB for Maggie 1.7?
Thanks everyone. Earlier today I purchased the pair of Pass XA60.5's that have been listed here on Agon. The seller made me a very good deal, and I'm picking them up on Wednesday. I'm really looking forward to hearing them in my system. I just wis... 
Pass XA60.5's or Cary CAD 500 MB for Maggie 1.7?
Hasse - Thanks for the link. I also read this review and that's what got me interested in Pass. Did you actually buy a pair of XA100.5's? 
Pass XA60.5's or Cary CAD 500 MB for Maggie 1.7?
Thanks guys. Appreciate the input. Yes, the Pass XA60.5's are expensive, so I'll need to find a good deal on a used pair. I'd prefer to go with monoblocks, and love Class A, thus my preference over the X150.5.The Cary's seem to be hard to find, so... 
small room questions
My room is 12 x 14 and I've had it set-up every way possible, finally settling on diagonal. Best performance my system has ever given me. Front speakers are a couple of feet out from walls, and probably 4-5 feet from the front corner, which allows... 
Need help fast - Unbalanced Preamp to Balanced Amp
Thanks everyone. I think Almarg may have the best advice, and that's to contact Rowland. I just noticed that the owner's manual specifically suggests using a Jensen Model PC-2XR adapter box, but if I could accomplish the same result with a cable, ... 
Need help fast - Unbalanced Preamp to Balanced Amp
Energizer - Thanks for the offer. I need RCA at one end and female EBU at the other. Is this the config of your cables? 
Need help fast - Unbalanced Preamp to Balanced Amp
Ralph - Thanks so much for your detailed response. I have a good friend who can make a cable as you describe. He tried once before, but apparently had it grounded differently, thus the hum.Almarg - The Placette is a temporary thing. I will eventua... 
Need help fast - Unbalanced Preamp to Balanced Amp
Thanks guys. I didn't mean to highjack the discussion, as I'm not the originator of the thread, but I do have an interest in the topic.For those who might be interested, here's my actual situation. . .I'm waiting on delivery of a pair of Maggie 1.... 
Need help fast - Unbalanced Preamp to Balanced Amp
Kal - This is just the sort of thing I've been looking for to connect an unbalanced preamp to a balanced amp. I've tried DIY cables, but wound up with a hum problem. Do you think this converter is of sufficient quality to use with Rowland & Pl... 
Pass XA30.5, X100.5, or Rowland 501 For Revel Gem
Auxetophone - Thanks for your input. When the Maggie's arrive I will contact Reno Hi-Fi and see if they have an XA-30 for home trial. 
Pass XA30.5, X100.5, or Rowland 501 For Revel Gem
Auxetophone - This thread caught my attention since I too own a Rowland Concerto with phono and love it. I'm expecting arrival of my new Maggie 1.7's soon, and know that the Rowland will be a good match. That being said, I'm a lover of Class "A" a... 
Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5
This is a little off topic, but I too am currently listening to a Class D integrated, a Jeff Rowland Concerto. It runs very cool and sounds very good to my ears. However I'm waiting on the arrival of my Maggie 1.7's and while the Rowland will cert... 
Acoustic/Classical guitar. Who is your favorite?
Tiggerfc - Are you listening to an Internet radio station? If so, what's the URL? I also enjoy acoustic guitar and would love to find a great station that plays that type of music. I'm using a Squeezebox 3. Thanks. 
PS Audio PWD. who's in line to cross the bridge??
I pre-ordered mine last week thru my local dealer. He agreed to charge a $300 deposit on my cc with the balance due when the Bridge arrives. Hopefully that will be in a couple of months. I'm still waiting on the arrival of my Maggie 1.7's which I ... 
Rowland Concerto phono vs Cadence
Geoch - Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. I will take your suggestions to heart and try to audition the Einstein. A friend of mine speaks very highly of it. Glad I didn't go for the Cadence. As for "The Grail", I'll have to check into...