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Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
I actually owned a pair of Odyssey Audio Kahrtargo monoblocks and found they were horrible in my system. It could have had something to do with the output/ input impedance mismatch between my preamp and amps. Make sure ratio is at least 20 to 1 I ... 
Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
E#/k Sq#1€rs would you like to comment? 
Chicago-area dealer recommendation
Holm.Audio in Woodridge Illinois. I have had a good relationship with the owner Mike Holm. He and his staff are great.You won't be disappointed.Happy ListeningMark 
10 Audio Cable Myths and Facts
A few years ago I was on the cables don't matter boat. I refused to believe the obscene costs warranted the performance. My system at that time was not what it is now. At the time my speakers were Dali Rubicon 6s' amps were Rogue M100 monoblocks i... 
Who are your favorite A'gon posters?
Erik Squires! Of course! 
Corona playlist- time to smile
Fade To BlackMetallica" I'm just tryin to be Covid free" Stay safe and healthy!Mark 
Revel f208, dead center image but everything jumbled up?
I once owned the F208s' myself I enjoyed them but I also felt like they were missing something.Anyway fast forward I demoed a pair of speakers not that much more expensive than the 208s'. They were also a smaller profile than the 208s' , but sound... 
Lets talk dedicated lines
Okay so here is my rig before my rig.I am fortunate that my breaker.panel is 25' away from my system.10 guage marine grade 1000 volt insulation wire to the monoblock amps outlet (Hubble hospital grade I may add).Then I distribute the subs and sour... 
You could work for any manufacturer, past or present...
Past manufacturer a/d/s/I actually still have two of there PQ20 car amplifiers that I have set up in my garage with a deep cycle battery and a 90 amp 12 volt power supply. It is my second system and it rocks back in the 80s they were the best  car... 
You could work for any manufacturer, past or present...
Erik Nelson Pass is okay! Your original thread didn't mention a age restriction. "Past or present" I believe it reads.Happy ListeningMark 
You could work for any manufacturer, past or present...
Nelson Pass of Pass Labs of course Erik!Happy ListeningMark 
Selling on Audiogon
US Audio Mart is another option but it seems as if things move slower there I have no answer to why that is. It seems as if lowballing is now the rule not the exception here anymore. Unfortunately builders of equipment, cables and gear are going t... 
Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
Dehavilland Ultraverve 3 is what I have it blew my Manley Labs 300B neoclassic preamp out of the water. Like another poster said you MUST! Understand the input and output impedance for matching tube preamps with solid state amps.Look up Dehavillan... 
Bob Carver's Amp
I don't think I want to buy one.i don't think I want to go back down the tube amp road again. I did like the sound of tubes just didn't care for the maintenance.I found it curious that the Carver's had a 15 warranty on the tubes even the KT120s' 
Manley Chinook - chronic issues
I would definitely contact Manley Labs . When I owned one of their products they were always very helpful and prompt return calls.I never had a horror story like you are describing they were just very helpful.Usually Evana will return a call.I kno...