markmendenhall
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| Amplifier Upgrade Decision More SET like in the mids and highs, just sounds sexy as all get outbass is deeper and better definedsoundstage extends further in all directionsa very pure, detailed, natural presentation that just 'eases' out of the speakers effortlessly with ex... | |
| Amplifier Upgrade Decision OKdroped the dime and traded the X150.8 for the X250.8its not the wine, it's not the company, it's not anything else new in the roomits clearly better than the X150.8 | |
| Best Tube Amp For Sonus Faber? Or Pass XA-100.5? $6-7,500 Budget, Purchasing Used. FWIW, great results powering my SF Oly 3's with a Pass X150.8 stereo amp. Tubed pre: First Sound PD mk III with dual power supplies and recent S upgrade. I just don't believe you can go wrong with either the Pass nor the First Sound. Absolutely ... | |
| Amplifier Upgrade Decision The Pass just sort of ended my amp quest. I can't tell if or when it switches from A to AB, if indeed it ever does. I've often considered spending big coin on VAC or Burmester for example, and my SF Oly 3's are 4 ohm speakers, so the X150.8 deli... | |
| Amplifier Upgrade Decision Fwiwhave owned the very fine A21 twice now, also own the JC2 in system 2, also a fine piece of gear recently bought a Pass X150.8 and prefer it to all other amps I've owned; would have preferred purchasing the X250.8 but its size and added cost ju... | |
| How many CaryAudio techs does it take to replace a lightbulb in a CAD-211FE? Might be more than a little irresponsible to call Cary Audio a 'Chinese manufacturing clearing house.' I've owned and still own Cary Audio gear since 1991 and have always enjoyed good service. Recently they upgraded my PH302 phono pre to the mk I... | |
| Do I need a power conditioner? Perhaps somewhat off topic but related; I have a hydra and plug the tuner, cd, phono into it but prefer the pre amp and amps plugged directly into the wall. Someone above mentioned flourecents;. OMG did my fluorescent front porch light cause me... | |
| I'm considering replacing my passive preamp with a tubes. Is it worth it? One of the finest designers and manufacturers of pre amps, Mr. Emmanual Go of First Sound, started by making passives and now produces only actives. That is in itself is a statement given the superb quality of his products. Vacuum tube pre amps... | |
| Have ~$10-12k...what would you do? Buy Apple stock | |
| Which Amplifier for Sonus Faber Olympica 3 Speaker NightfallThis is my first Pass amp so I can't compare the .5 vs the .8 series. Mark at Reno HiFi is a good source to consult with. I find nothing lacking in my .8 amp. Better bass than the A21 or Bel Canto REF 1000M monos. SET like mids, huge ... | |
| Anticables OPDon't do that! Paul and Judy run a reputable business, produce a quality, high value product, and provide outstanding customer service. If it doesn't work in your system so be it. Go another direction or seek more information about why their p... | |
| Pass Labs 150.8 and XP-20 versus PrimaLuna Dialogue Premier HP integrated Recently bought the Pass X150.8 to pair with my SF Oly3's. Pre is the tubed dual mono First Sound soon to be PD 4.0. Dual power supplies, dual mono schematic. With one power supply the tube pre in this system (FS PD 3) in addition to the Cary ... | |
| The Palladian-A step beyond Thank you ! | |
| The Palladian-A step beyond Help me please: what does this cartridge cost and where can you buy them? Thank you. | |
| Ry Cooder recommendation... Been a huge fan if RC since about 1974, no bad albums and few like one another. Older stuff is a hoot; funky, country-ish, blues-ish, comical. He is hysterical! Chavez Ravine and I Flathead are more recent records which show his musical genius.... |