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| Pass XA30.5 enough power for Wilson Sophia 2? While the XA30.5 may convey a loud enough sound with your speakers, I would be apprehensive if you listen to complex music and if your room is large. Power and class A gives a sense of effortlessness, unrestrictedness, and control. Sure, the XA30.... | |
| Pass Labs X250.5 or X350.5 ? The X350.5 has 40 watts of pure class A, X250.5 has 15 watts of class A. All things being equal, the x350.5 should sound better. Plus, more total watts if your bass needs extra power. | |
| tube damper help I just bought some EAT tube dampers, and still making an assessment of their effect. I do notice a difference. They make the presentation more firm and solid in the lower registers. It is probably dependent upon the type of tube you have, and how ... | |
| Hansen King V2 / TAD M1 / YG Studio Reference . I would recommend adding Avalon Time and Isis to the list.I would also recommend flying to another country to listen yourself. | |
| Any better DAC then dCS Scarlatti? Murataltuev, The Wadia does not have dynamics of vinyl. The dynamics come down the chain, with the BAT pre and the Troy. Someone in another thread likened the Wadia to a scientific instrument. It was a put-down, but it depends upon your perspectiv... | |
| Any better DAC then dCS Scarlatti? Murataltuev, I don't know if the Wadia is the best. I do not have an adequate basis for comparison. I like what I hear, and I've stopped looking at DACs. All I'll say is that the Wadia is very detailed, and with the right supporting synergy, very ... | |
| Any better DAC then dCS Scarlatti? So what is the moral of the story? There is no best DAC. And when you you find the best DAC, make sure you enjoy it, because there will be a new best DAC in 6 months.Another lesson is how amazing the number of small companies that are producing st... | |
| Wilson Maxx3 vs Avalon Isis Hi Mark,I'm very happy with the Pass, and it is a keeper for me. The Avalon synergy surprised me, because no one suggested it. The only other amp that I'd like to hear on the Isis is the new BAT Rex amp.I can vouch for a Pass XA.5 160 or 200 with ... | |
| VAC 301 versus VAC 200 as monoblocks Yes, sure. Go ahead with the VAC 440. That's a splendid idea.When reality reappears, consider the VAC preamp into a good solid state amp. | |
| Wadia 381 IC and PC Elrod Statement PC will add control and depth to the lower end.Jade Audio IC will bring midrange texture and dimensionality to compliment Wadia's clarity and spacial information. It does not do so at the expense of the upper and lower frequencies.... | |
| Pass Labs XA30.5 and ModWright KWA150 Right. The Pass will run near as hot as a tubed amp with similar power. The Pass is overbuilt and is essentially no maintenance. However, if you have a speaker that can work well with a tubed amp, and you are looking for something that sounds like... | |
| Pass Labs XA30.5 and ModWright KWA150 I've not understood the need for a low-powered SS amp. If my speakers just needed 30 watts, I'd get a tubed amp. | |
| ICE Amps for classical music? I may know what happened with the Weseixas shoot-out. This is far-fetched, but maybe he just did not like the Bel Canto amplifier? It seems at least plausible. | |
| AMR / EMM / PLAYBACK Designs Suteetat, EMM lost me when they made everyone buy that Philips SACD 1000 transport. Whenever someone describes a problem, I always think back to the beginning. | |
| Bat VK-300se vs. Luxman 509u Eric, The BAT preamp is quiet, natural, dynamic, and refined without the smear, syrup, and truncation of the top or bottom. It puts everything in its proper place.I think separates could be very satisfying, particularly a BAT pre with your choice ... |