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| What makes strings sound "sweet"? Ahh, yes. This is absolutely the hardest element for a stereo to convey. I used to think bass was the hardest. Then I thought the midrange was the hardest. Now I appreciate that the sweet, angelic, gripping sound, detailed, grain-free sound of the... | |
| Digital Amps vs Solid State Amps Alan,You may correct in a sense. I would not charactarize the Pass XA.5 bass as punchy or fast. Rather, it conveys a sense of weight and acoustic space, and does not draw attention to itself. It is very natural and realistic, as you say, for class... | |
| Digital Amps vs Solid State Amps Hi Alan,While I am glad the H2O are providing a very satisfying sound, I believe you would be please as Punch if you heard the XA160.5 or XA200.5 in your system. I do think the class D amps can provide a more realistically-priced and cool-running ... | |
| VAC Signature MK2a w/phono users +1 to Raquel. Hey, sometimes Audiogon actually does contain useful information! | |
| Thiel 3.7 vs Wilson Sasha I'd pick the Thiel 3.7s over both the Wilson Sasha and the Magico Q5.Thiel makes an excellent speaker at their respective price point. Not perfect, but again, consider the price.To Egrady, I always thought my 7.2s required some volume to become in... | |
| Digital Amps vs Solid State Amps Fafafion, I support your right to hold an informed opinion. | |
| The Best Best Speaker Thread What about the Worst Best Speaker thread, or even the Worst Best Best Speaker thread.We can now write threads comparing threads as though we are asking about speakers. For example 'Best Best Speaker Thread vs. Best Speaker You Ever Heard Thread'. | |
| Lively and Dynamic SS Preamp... BAT VK51SE. I would say a balanced preamp is practically a must with the Pass. It's a little more than your asking price, but is a great value.The BAT gives that midrange depth and texture, with great dynamics. You can make it even more dynamic by... | |
| Review: Tripoint Troy AC filter Mintzar, I agree that noise and distortion kills a stereo. And we are not talking about noise which is obviously audible. Your mind is totally unaware of it, until it is gone. Then there is no going back. After one hears music flow from a real aco... | |
| BAT VK-600 vs Pass XA100.5 Hi Mike, I inquired about arranging a demo for the LA-450. At this time, it does not seem possible without buying the unit. There are no extra LA-450s out there. Judd makes one to order, and it seems that dealers don't want to be stuck with an exp... | |
| BAT VK-600 vs Pass XA100.5 Hi Dob, I appreciate your observations. I did ask about getting the LA450 for demo, but that was not possible without purchasing it. I agree that the Cardas cables and RCA connectors need to be considered in the comparison, which is why I offered ... | |
| Tidal Sunray vs Gryphon Trident You should consider adding Avalon and TAD to your speaker search. I would prefer those to Wilson, Rockport, and Magico. I'd like to hear the Tidal sometime, but $180k is heck-of-a-lot for a speaker that does bass.Incidentally, I am skeptical that ... | |
| Pass XA30.5, X100.5, or Rowland 501 For Revel Gem I think you'd have the Pass XA30.5 or XA60.5 for at least twice as long as the Spectrons. Maybe even three times...Anyway, if you are searching for your final destination, I would skip the Pass X150.5. The XA.5 sounds much better than the X.5s on ... | |
| BAT VK-600 vs Pass XA100.5 After having the Joule LA300 in the system for several weeks, I am very happy to have the BAT Rex back.The Joule overall is smooth and warm, and has a pleasant midrange that immediately stands out. It made pop, rock, and jazz sound very nice, even... | |
| BAT VK-600 vs Pass XA100.5 Hi Madfloyd, I've really hit paydirt with my current combination. I considered the VK150SE, but not so much the BAT SS. I was reluctant based upon room size to go with the BAT tube amp, although the Rex amp would be very interesting. I still think... |