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| Pass Labs XA30.5 or ARC VS115 is better I've had both amps in house...my choice was/is the 30.5 and I'm a tube (triode) lover. | |
| Preamp suggestions for Pass Labs XA100.5 I have those amps. I found them to have great synergy with my CJ tube preamps, specifically their ART and ACT 2,2 tube pres.You mentioned you would "like to use balanced"....neither of those CJ's have balanced outs. I have used a true/fully balanc... | |
| Over 55? - You Gotta See This Thanks for the laugh and yes...I'm over 55. | |
| My First 845 Tube Amp Here's 2:Art Audio Carissa. Owned it and enjoyed it. Go for the Signature version if you can.Cary 805 monoblocks. Own them now. If you get the AE version, you can use either the 845 or 211 tube. Re your experience with the Cary 300b: I'm a 300b lo... | |
| Which is REALLY the best Conrad Johnson Preamp The ART is the one I'd vote for and I did vote...TWICE...(have the series 2 and 3).Even for one specific individual, the "best" might change due to a different amp/speaker/room but so far (3-5 years) the ART(s) work so good with any of my amp/spea... | |
| Marantz 2270 + B&W DM2000: What subwoofer? Funkymojovibes,There is no model # for this "particular" set of Altecs. As I said, a friend made these for me. I was unable to find a vintage speaker that I liked so these "worked for me" because they are pure vintage on the outside and very clear... | |
| What is the best power cord for pass labs xa100.5? One thing Nelson HAS to do is keep from getting sued so he supplies a UL approved pc and it's a good one. I'm not surprised you found it better than the ones you bought on ebay.As to the best....that's up to you to find out. For my 100.5's and 30.... | |
| Speakers and air-conditioning I've experienced the effects of air and now I can't live without it. | |
| Marantz 2270 + B&W DM2000: What subwoofer? "When I listen to other setups that tend to run for $1k+, I'm usually blown away by the clarity and definition of the sound that I hear."A sub isn't going to help in the clarity and definition dept. I don't know how low your B&W's go so it may... | |
| Art Audio Carissa Signature 845 or 300 b amp? 90 db is okay, 4 ohms "could" be okay. Depends on how much (and where) the impedance flucuates to come up with the 4 ohm "average". The flatter the better. | |
| Art Audio Carissa Signature 845 or 300 b amp? I had an Art Audio Carissa Sig many yrs ago. I liked it a lot but much preferred their own 300b, the Symphony II which I still own although it sits idle more than it should. I truly love a good 300b amp and think it offers more than an 845...BUT..... | |
| Where would you go after Wilson WP7? "Can another speaker sound better given the smallish room?"Maybe Magnepan (yes, even in your small room).Being a planar, much less floor and ceiling bounce than your point source. What you might lose in bass impact could be made up for and maybe b... | |
| conrad johnson GAT vs ACT 2 series 2 Lloydelee,Part of that "magic" you and I hear with the GH's crosses over (for me) with the ARTs.The GM's sounded great with the "right" ss amp. I have had "the ooohs" with the GH's using 300b SET's, a 300b pp, a Bedini 45/45, and the Pass XA30.5. ... | |
| conrad johnson GAT vs ACT 2 series 2 Lloydelee,You're a good man. Always enjoy reading your posts.I mentioned speakers having an influence on the choice. For almost 2 years I had a pair of SF Guarneri Homages and and a pair of Guarneri Mementos at the same time. I ultimely kept the G... | |
| conrad johnson GAT vs ACT 2 series 2 Rlw3,I hope you will get a chance to listen to a GAT before you sell the ACT 2s2. I think "some" may prefer the ACT. It's getting pretty personal at this level. Even the speaker of choice may lead you to preferring one over the other.I have not he... |