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| Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5 Does the meter on the XA60.5 bump around alot? If it moves on more than an occasion, go with the bigger amps.Your description of the sound of Rock and Concertos with the XA60.5 does sound like a potential power issue. | |
| BAT VK-600 vs Pass XA100.5 I am demoing the Joule LA300 right now. It is a very nice preamp. Great microdynamics, and upper midrange. Compared to the Rex, the bass is not as articulate or defined. The Joule goes low, but the quality of the bass is not on par with the BAT. T... | |
| BAT VK-600 vs Pass XA100.5 Madfloyd, I'm surprised you like the Joule if bass is a top priority.Yes, you should certainly try a BAT preamp. The Joule will probably have a slightly better midrange. The BAT will have better dynamics and lower frequency definition. | |
| TAD Reference loudspeakers-How good are they? They were mated to the TAD CD player and the Dartzeel amp and preamp combination. When we substituted the BAT Rex for the Dart preamp, they sounded even better. Great mid-range depth and texture, along with an increase in dynamics from top to bott... | |
| TAD Reference loudspeakers-How good are they? I finally got to hear the TAD Ref One loudspeakers. They are excellent and truly something special. I heard absolutely nothing that was bright, metallic, or forward. Quite the opposite, in fact. They were big, coherent, involving, and fun. They ha... | |
| Amps in the same class as Pass XA.5 series I'm not sure the origin of your question. Are you interested in other amps because you don't like Pass, or because they cost more than you wish to spend.You can arrange for a home demo if you live in the US.I would put my Pass amps against anythin... | |
| Upgrade my Wadia 581ise or not? Steve Huntley at Great Northern Sound is the world expert on Wadia machines. He modifies them to get every last bit of performance. He won't steer you wrong.If you are not ready to sell the 581, try adding an Elrod Statement Gold power cord. | |
| VAC Signature MKIIa pre-amp Hi Dev,What are your latest thoughts on the preamp, now that you had it for a few months? | |
| Tidal Speakers owners Is it true that the T1 subwoofer tower adds $180 large to the price of the Sunray? | |
| The pursuit of bass... I used to think that bass was most difficult to achieve. Now I appreciate that every frequency is difficult to achieve.I have heard large and very expensive speakers go boom-boom, but most do not provide that sense of mass, scale, and weight. Even... | |
| Wadia S7i direct to amp Wadia direct to amp makes an impressive sound. As such, it is fine.Add a great preamp, and it will make impressive music.If you are budgeting money, I would probably first get the S7i with GNSC mods, running direct. Get the preamp later. | |
| Pass XA30.5 enough power for Wilson Sophia 2? Sorry. Meant to say pre-amp, not amp in post above. | |
| Pass XA30.5 enough power for Wilson Sophia 2? Can you match the Pass amp with a tube amp? Yes. And I highly recommend it. It will give you the best of both worlds.Do I ever wish for a tube amp with this combination? Absolutely not. | |
| Pass XA30.5 enough power for Wilson Sophia 2? Reno Hifi has a home demo program on Pass Labs, and is a real asset for those looking to form their own opinion. I feel that the restock fee and terms are quite reasonable.Always be aware that even used amps need a few days to warm-up when boxed. ... | |
| Pass XA30.5 enough power for Wilson Sophia 2? Pass and BAT are both great SS options. If Madfloyd changed only the amp, and hears what he hears, then it is hard to find fault. I concur that in my system, the Pass provides phenomenal bass, at least when there is sufficient power. It is not a '... |