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First Watt to Pass Labs
Jeff1225, your speakers are very sensitive, no? 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Anthony, did you get my info? 
How much does your system retail for?
too much 
SS amp for Merlin VSMs?
I have to agree, the Esotar is known to be among the very best tweeters available - no tweeter gets that hard earned reputation being agressive. The Merlin is balanced from top to bottom, one of the qualities that make it such a desirable speaker. 
pass labs xa30.5 vs aleph 3
Not sure there is a Reno conspiracy (actually I'm sure there isn't), just what appears to be satisfied customers with the service provided. I've bought an XA30.5 and Aleph J, and maybe a J2 soon, and if I am not happy with it, an easy trade-in pol... 
pass labs xa30.5 vs aleph 3
Do Pass dealers carry First Watt? Thought that was limited to Reno and Audiofeil. 
Atma-Sphere MA-1 Mk.3.1 Vs. Atma-Sph. MA-2 Mk.3.1
Donfibre, have you gotten the amp? If so, what do you think? 
Music Reference RM Mono?
No, not yet. What price should I be able to get a quad for? I take your $100 price was for a matched pair? 
Help with narrowing down speaker choice
In your price range, and with your musical taste, you should try to audition Merlin VSM MXs. A good fit for your room too. 
pass labs xa30.5 vs aleph 3
Thanks Grant. I've spent a few week driving myself nuts with reading and talking with AGoners looking for an SS to have in the mix, but I think the J2 and M2 are the two I will give a try. My guess is the J2 is more of what I am looking for, but M... 
pass labs xa30.5 vs aleph 3
Ok, so I got the 3.1 upgrade a year ago, and I am never (did I say that) selling my M60s. But, I still want to have an SS that approaches the quality of my tube gear. So in a way it comes full circle since I feel that Pass or First Watt is the ans... 
First Watt to Pass Labs
Are the J2 and M2 both designed for similar types of speakers and the choice would be based on preferred "flavor" or is one better suited to certain kinds of speakers. Seems like the J2 power output behaves more like a tube amp (lower power into 4... 
SS amp for Merlin VSMs?
I have two tube amps (Music Reference and Atma-sphere), recently 3 - they are not going anywhere - just want to try and find a "successful" SS pairing. I have no doubt that tubes and Merlin are the way to go as a general rule as they let tubes do ... 
How many tube watts for Vandersteen 2's?
The discount price was never listed on the site, but Roger announced on his Audiocircle forum, and it was confirmed when called 2-3 months ago. 
Psvane Reference versus Genalex Reissue 12ax7?
I believe you and think you are right, but the 5751 is not recommended as a substitute in the RM10 amplifier's circuit. I tried the very 5751s you recommend in my CAT JL2 and loved them, especially the fact that it reduced the gain as the amp was ...