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Spendor D7 vs. Harbeth Super HL5+
It is hugely subjective. One’s system is just that: a system with different components. Then there is the room which is a vital factor. How loud do enjoy your music? One steady volume is much easier than using a wide range. Some speakers/systems s... 
Proceed AVP2
A friend has the AVP2. We tested it against a much newer Rega DAC and it performed very well. Sounded smooth and a little louder.It will not handle hi res files if played via Roon, Tidal, etc... 
Spendor D7 vs. Harbeth Super HL5+
I recently auditioned Spendor D7s, D9s, the new JBLs, Harbeth, Graham Chartwell, Audio Physic, and B&W. Landed up getting the D9s. While these were breaking in I noticed some unwanted brightness on the high end. Tried different sources and amp... 
Pass Labs “House Sound” vs. McIntosh “House Sound”
Been on a steady upgrade path. Currently have a Linn Majik DSM (with amp and volume control turned off, Pass Labs XP-20, Pass Labs XA30.8 feeding into Spendor D9s. Fanatasitc sound... 
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
A report on another site with photos...https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/142232-exciting-moment/ 
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
Love the Pass Labs XA30.8 !!! 
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
Thanks! Currently traveling to our cabin ( on an island) with the amp and a truck dolly in the back of the car... 
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
@ chorus,This has been a slow evolving rabbit hole of upgrades.The current system will be a Linn Majik DSM (3) with internal amp and volume control turned off > Pass Labs XP-20 preamp > Pass Labs XA30.8 amp > Spendor D9 speakers.Analogue:... 
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
Looking forward to installing my new Pass Labs XA30.8 amp tomorrow! 
The Mhdt lab Balanced Pagoda DAC
Which streamer are you using this DAC with?thanks... 
Suggestions to match a pair of speakers to Pass Labs XA25?
That is a low power but high current amp. You should look for higher efficiency speakers. Quite a few folks are enjoying Spendor D7s... 
Need some Tube and Class A SS Suggestions
I have D9s. I think they have about 275 hours on them now? They definitely sound smoother and more enjoyable. The XA30.8 is a new demo with almost no playing time. I am told it will take about five days of being on before settling in... 
Need some Tube and Class A SS Suggestions
I just ordered a Pass Labs XA30.8 to go with my Spendor D9s. Will be selling my Bryston 4BSST-2 amp... 
Bryston Amp Experience Needed
I moved into a new house which features one large multi use space. Has tall wooden sloped ceilings. I brought my loved Rega Elex-R and Rega Rs7 floor standing speakers. My source was a SONOS Connect but I upgraded that to the new SONOS Port. The n... 
Need some Tube and Class A SS Suggestions
Lol!I spent a lot of time investigating speakers before I purchased my Spendors. Then came buyers remorse and doubts. But with each passing week I am liking them more and more...