nkonor
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| Pass amps: newer xa30.8 or older xa60.5 ? To continue this long post; I have the Pass 160s,They are here to stay! The Steelhead directly driving the Pass 160.8s hands down; Equals the Spectral without all the HiFi spectacular. Best bass that I have ever had, midrange to die for, Highs (w/... | |
| Pass amps: newer xa30.8 or older xa60.5 ? I currently have a pair of Pass 160.8 monos for demo from Reno HiFi. I bought a Pass Xono from Reno in '07 (great deal and great phono). Back to 160.8s; Today is the start of day (10) Everyday they have gotten better!! Driving them directly with m... | |
| Is the "standard" Linn Sondek LP-12 surpassed by newer turntable brands and designs?? I have an '88 vintage Linn w/ Cirkus, Lingo, Ekos and had it "Tuned" by Tom at Ovature Audio in Ann Arbor, MI. New Kleos cartridge. Sounds as "New "; Toe Tapping musical. My (3rd Lyra) and it sounds better than the Clavis and Hellicon before. Stil... | |
| Kuzma tables/arms? I have interpreted "Organic" as Natural. Someone correct me if I am wrong about this! I bought a Kuzma Stabi S, Ref 12" w/VTA tower, platter upgrade, and outboard PS at Axpona in April. I love it! Had a Dynavector XX2 Mk II mounted. Just unravels ... | |
| Kuzma Stabi S and 4point? overkill? In home auditions of TTs are impossible these days. Dealer demos = different TTs; also everything else is different, Only TT that has "Stood Out" was Tech Das III at Axpona. Yet again the whole system/room was different. My dealer, who I have work... | |
| Kuzma Stabi S and 4point? overkill? I can affirm (Brian's - Essential Audio) opinion of the Stabi S and Stogi S 12 VTA. Even though I had a less than satisfactory meeting with him years ago; I bought a Stabi / Stogi 12 setup from him at This years Axpona. I am very happy with the ta... | |
| Manly Steelhead - any downside?? I have paired my Manley Steelhead driving a pair of Pass 160.8s to my Avalons. After (1) week; my impressions are: Great pairing! Well balanced top to bottom, midrange to die for, superb imaging, DEAD QUIET!!!! Bass control is the best and feel n... | |
| How far would you drive to audition a component? Just last week Reno HiFi shipped me a pair of Pass Lab 160.8s. (286lbs.) Tonight will be day (6) of audition. "Rocked Out" last night past my bedtime! So far; Don't think that I will be shipping them back. | |
| How far would you drive to audition a component? Juneaa, Alaska to Seattle, Washington. Then ferry to Bainbridge Island and drive to Silvedale, WA. Bought pair of Thiel 3.5s. Air freighted them to Juneau | |
| Your Wish List for Reissue on Vinyl Rickie Lee - Girl at her Volcano @ 45rpmFrank Zappa- Yellow Shark | |
| Your first component that was "special" zavato, The V15 TYIII was my first upgrade in '73. I'm sure a lot of us wish they would make them again! | |
| If I'm looking for "Tube Sound", why would I put a Tube Pre in front of a SS amp? Using my Manley Steelhead to drive newly acquired pr. of Pass 160.8s to my Avalons. Out of the box; the 160.8s had the best control of the bass that I have heard with the Avalons. Day (3) soundstage is wide, deep, layered. Midrange is to die for, ... | |
| Phono Pre with volume control? Concerning the Steelhead ; 9yrs old but spent 4yrs in its box while rehabbing new house. It is still DEAD QUITE!!!!! With Original Stock Tubes!!!!. | |
| Phono Pre with volume control? If your willing to pay the price; a Manley Stealhead @ $8500.00 fits the bill. I have a Steelhead bought in '07. Just talked to the Manley folks this week; if you can find a used one ; remote volume control can be retrofitted . I am currently driv... | |
| Must speakers have certain volume to sound convincing ? I agree with gdhal. The system needs to pressurize the room. For the mood, the song, day or night. Even low volumes interact with the ROOM. My small system needs a small room, Main system needs its own room. But my body wants a remote volume contr... |