mikem
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| Best tube preamplifier for under $15k @smodtactical I mention some of my preamps above.. I don’t use the Freya anymore. I have a Pass XP12 currently. Another preamp I enjoyed was the Blue Circle BC3. The BAT VK5i was also one of my favorites. | |
| Looking for a SS Amp to power Spatial Audio X-5's I’m breaking in a First Watt SIT3 , just hours into it, it’s special. I’m using 95db spkrs. Only 11db gain spec wise , I have to turn the volume up more than before, by about 8db or so. More than loud enough and still all attenuation. Also runs co... | |
| Best tube preamplifier for under $15k @smodtactical ,I had the BAT VK5i some years ago, Hovland HP200 , Bel Canto DAC 3.5 , Django passive transformer S&B TX102, Cary slp05,I also built a couple of preamps that Dennis Had designed and some others.. I haven’t heard the prima Luna p... | |
| Best tube preamplifier for under $15k @jjss49 , Thanks for the kind words.. Still enjoying the XP12 even more as it’s fully opened up and more relaxed after one month.. Being tubed for many decades, This is a new experience for me..The sound doesn’t ever expose the topology being use... | |
| High Output Preamp for First Watt SIT-3? @charles1dad , Will do ! looking forward to breaking it in and hearing what all the fuss is about... !Have a good weekend ! | |
| High Output Preamp for First Watt SIT-3? the SIT3 only requires 3V to full output/clipping. most digital sources exceed that alone. It’s a low gain amp and low power, but should be able to be driven by most anything. I have a SIT3 on its way and will be pairing it with the PASS XP12.I am... | |
| High Output Preamp for First Watt SIT-3? @charles1dad , The SIT3 improves with a lower ohm load, according to Nelson pass. using a 16ohm speaker, He suggests using a 4 ohm resistor across the terminals leads.Its a different animal than most amps.. | |
| Tune of the Day Hosier, “Take me to Church”For the classical selection of the day, “Scheherazade” Fritz Reiner conducting the Chicago Symphony.. A seriously AMAZING performance and what a wonderful musical masterpiece!Do yourself a favor and listen to the 4 move... | |
| Best tube preamplifier for under $15k I purchased the Pass XP12 for a trial run after reading glowing reviews and hearing from a friend who owns one. I was sent a new one, with no run in time.. The first few days it was horrible and I almost gave up on it.. then it opened up and eve... | |
| Better Integrated Amp? The most important part of an integrated is how the volume control is implemented.. You can have the best electronics, etc.. but many manufacturers then use a cheap $5 pot for a volume control.. Be sure to understand what you’re getting in the wa... | |
| Tune of the Day Jack Johnson, “Banana Pancakes”. Easy going and smooth tune.. | |
| Unfair Competition: Orchard Audio Bosc Monoblocks vs. Pass Labs XA30.8 You already measured these qualities by enjoying the Pass more and realizing what makes you enjoy the music ! That’s all you need to do.. Now you can listen to the music and not the gear.. | |
| Is is wise to set Power Conditioner on its front rather than on it's bottom. I too own the same unit.. I think it will be fine in any orientation..I opened it up too and it’s bolted down pretty good.. Don’t see an issue using it that way.. | |
| Audio Clubs - Charlotte, NC, Lake Norman Area, Mooresville, NC I’m out here in Indian Trail.. We used to have CAS, Carolina Audio Society. That was a good sized group back 15 years ago.. it kind of disbanded but many stay in touch.. I enjoy talking and having others over for a listen.. Even during these craz... | |
| Schiit - shipments stopped? When I had ordered mine months back, I also had to wait a few weeks before it shipped.. They’re having supply issues, they will ship it when it’s ready.. The OP needs to settle down and not be so quick to label them out of business... how ridic... |