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Class-D Audio USA have just released their new GaN amp at the CES
@rh67   yes, AGD is in business and coming out with new products, I just spoke to Alberto a  few days ago. If you need his contact info PM me. 
Doge 8 Clarity with tube upgrade or Primaluna EVO 300
Actually single ended is the "purer" path, but if you have long cable runs, balanced is the way to go, even if the gear is not truly balanced, you still get the quiter cabling benefit. That being said, I do prefer using balanced cables if I have a... 
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
@smodtactical I cant speak for the 60.8 but I did have the 30.8 and the No8. The 30.8 sound better to my ears. 
Michi P5 Preamp Tone control Distortion
I Have the P5 and wasn't aware of this problem. I have never tried the tone controls, I'm surprised so many of you are using tone controls.  
Cocktail Audio's New and latest X50pro Audiophile Music Streamer/server...Any Love?
@in_shore do the research. the x50 is 5k, double of the x50d. I'm not saying anything about its sound as I sold mine, but to make a blacket statement on a model that is half the cost is a null point. 
Cocktail Audio's New and latest X50pro Audiophile Music Streamer/server...Any Love?
@in_shore we are talking about the X50pro here, not the X50, two totally different animals 
Pass Labs XA-25 on all the time?
If it is a Pure class A amp like the XA30.8 or XA25, turn in off. These amps pretty much draw full power even when no signal is applied. The heat generated with class A will shorten the life of the parts inside, mostly caps, your electric bill wil... 
Cocktail Audio's New and latest X50pro Audiophile Music Streamer/server...Any Love?
@dznutz i had two units. they were both sold a long time ago. Not sure where you saw my ad as it was taken down after the sale like a year ago. 
You've tried other amps and ended with Pass, please discuss
@erik_squires I had a Pass XA30.8 and it sounded better then every amp I have own including Halo JC1’s, Mola kalugas, Coda no.8, Anthem STR, lyngdorf 3400 to name a few, except for my current amps, the Theta Citadel 1.5’s. They are the best soundi... 
Buyer is claiming damage that was done by him!
@yogiboy  Being that you stated "I know that many ruin these speakers trying to pry the magnetic grills off incorrectly", did you give him a heads up about this before he received them? Whenever I sell and ship something that may require special ... 
Cocktail Audio's New and latest X50pro Audiophile Music Streamer/server...Any Love?
@aberyclark also give the Auralic Aries G1 and G2 a look, great streamers. I'm looking to give a Aurender N10 a try. I also hear great things about the Innuos and Antipods streamers. 
Cocktail Audio's New and latest X50pro Audiophile Music Streamer/server...Any Love?
Maybe I was a little too harsh about the X50pro. I’m sure it would be a good fit for some people that would use it with there home theater setup, that have a really big cd collection that they want to rip and would use all the bells and whistles i... 
Cocktail Audio's New and latest X50pro Audiophile Music Streamer/server...Any Love?
We are talking about the X50pro, not the x50d. I cannot speak for anything but the x50pro 
Cocktail Audio's New and latest X50pro Audiophile Music Streamer/server...Any Love?
@toneranger58   there is no dac in this unit. 
Cocktail Audio's New and latest X50pro Audiophile Music Streamer/server...Any Love?
I thought I would chime back  in being I'm the OP. The X50pro is long gone. It had the potential on paper to be great music server with everything I was looking for. Here is where it fell short for me. The display is horrible, especially for a 7"....