panerai557
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| Help. System sounds thin and bright or harsh @cymivka - I have x250.8 and psm156. They work beautifully. If you're looking for preamp, I recommend LTA MicroZOTL preamp. I just got it and sounds wonderful with Pass and Falcon Ls3a/5, which tells me it would also work well with harbeth. | |
| What is your experience with the Spin Clean? I have one and cleaned about 30 records - mostly used ones from 70s. Not sure how much difference it makes because I don't play them without going through spin disc first, but after cleaning session is done, I see the water is dirty. So cleaning w... | |
| Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there? Now days even listening Spotify from macbook pro can give a decent music listening for many people. But we audiophiles want something more, we want to experience that realism and stereo effect that surrounds our head- da magic! Unfortunately, to ... | |
| Backert Labs Rhumba 1.3 vs Extreme Just to give a quick update, been listening to MicroZOTL preamp 2.0 for 3 solid days, and I must say this kit rocks. Microzotl - x250.8 - falcon ls3/5a gb is a sublime combo. Extremely musical and enjoyable. I don't want to leave my hifi, that's h... | |
| LTA microZOTL or Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.3? @benzman - not sure which version of the microzotl pre you had, but mine has - 15db and - 30db gain adjustments. Sweet spot for me is the 15db gain setting. With that I can bring the volume up o 50 out of 99 no problem. I sit about 7 ft away from ... | |
| LTA microZOTL or Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.3? I went with MicroZOTL L2 Pre. I am keeping it. Never tried Backert but I am sure it won't disappoint either. I did a quick review on MicroZOTL in another thread. Cheers. | |
| Backert Labs Rhumba 1.3 vs Extreme Just to update the thread, I went with LTA MicroZOTL Preamp with L2 upgrade. All I can say is that the preamp met my expectation. I agree with Mr. London's assessment in his review. I think the biggest strength for this pre is its ability to pull ... | |
| The reviews are true about the EAR Phono Classic @beeswax - So your cartridge is MC but you are using the MM input of EAR PhonoBox with volume all the way up? Then I am assuming you're controlling the volume with a separate preamp? | |
| Looking for preamp recommendation @ghdprentice - awesome setups you have! Yes - I have always loved Audio Research sound, but the reference line is out of my reach at this point. I was looking at LS28 SE which I think is a top flight preamp, but still at $10K USD no phono is tou... | |
| Any thoughts on Pass X150.8 ? I bought x150.8 but then upgraded to x250.8 before taking delivery of 150.8. Why did I do that? I don't know, but I read x250.8 is the sweet spot of Pass line ups.... Will see when my amp arrives. | |
| SabrinaX vs JA Perspective2 Graphene I never had connection with B&W speakers sound. They are beauty to look at but the sound never did it for me for some reason. | |
| SabrinaX vs JA Perspective2 Graphene I haven't heard SabrinaX but I heard Wilson's upper end model - I think it was DAW.. It was nice but I cannot afford that. I always loved sound of JA speakers, especially Perspective... Speakers from other brands are way too out of my budget or ju... | |
| Which preamp to go with pass labs x150.8 Looks like Arc pre is the way to go? What about Ref 5 or 5SE? I know the particular model loved by many, but is it too old buy in the used market? | |
| A non-subjective recommendation for the Puritan PSM156 I just ordered PSM156 today. I am currently using AQ Thunder AC cord with Niagara 1000. Will come back with impression!If this device works, I am willing to go all out and order PSM Ultimate power cables!! | |
| Holo Audio May DAC Hi All,I currently have 2 box setup; Simaudio Moon 390 to power amp. I feed 390 via eithernet connection using Roon to play music files on my PC. If I go with Holo May DAC, I will need to sell 390 to fund for the DAC and would not have enough fund... |