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Tubes with Infinity IRS Betas
SS amps like the big Threshold Class A mono’s with preferably ARC tube mono’s driving the mid/high panels is a well worn path. I recall Arnie Nudell voiced the IRS speakers with ARC tubes up top. The key is you need powerful ss amps to drive the b... 
Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ?
With that budget, I second duckworp’s recommendation. If you can find a good 2nd hand Vitus SIA-025Mk2 Class A integrated, that is a very musical, warm sounding amp which will drive your speakers with authority. I own the SIA-025 Mk1 and it is a p... 
Difference between " AES " and " RMS " power of a driver.
Ok, AES3 (also known as AES/EBU) is a standard for the exchange of digital audio signals between professional audio devices... AES3 was jointly developed by the Audio Engineering Society (AES) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). In laymans ... 
Ordered Magico S5 MK II traded S5 MK I - Thoughts - Feedback - Anyone here them?
Frank, congratulations once again on your new S5 Mk2’s. I also upgraded from S5 Mk1’s to the Mk2’s, and haven’t regretted it. The Mk2’s are better than the Mk1’s across the board to my ears. I second Ebm’s comments, and would add they have more in...