shydog17
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| streaming with benchmark2-dx DAC - problem - no signal to preamp Did you ever resolve this problem? I also have a Benchmark Media DAC3 and it works great. With the Benchmark DAC volume turned all the way down, try turning up the volume on the iPhone/iPad to its maximum after you connect the Apple USB3 camera ad... | |
| Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2 Focal Sopra 2s are very easy to drive at 91 dB. Consider the Pass Integrated series amplifiers. I'd bet the Class A INT30 would be plenty of power and sound great.I drive my less efficient Sopra 1s (89 dB) with both my SIT2 (10 watts) and XA30.8 a... | |
| Have you ever tried a pair of speakers and said this Is the last thing I will ever need. I feel that way about my Pass amps....XA 30.8 and SIT-2. | |
| Best reasonably priced SACD player? The Oppo is a no brainer. Reasonably priced. Sounds great. Can't go wrong. | |
| Best female vocal recording on CD? Tracy Chapman is fantastic. | |
| Budget Audiophile Looking For Amplifier Suggestions Aragon 4004 | |
| Pass Labs XA30.5: In praise of Class A magic! Never heard/owned the Wells amp.....I can only tell you about comparisons between the 30.8 and SIT-2. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Freddie Hubbard - Live at the Warsaw Jazz Jamboree, 1991Love the rendition of All Blues. | |
| Doh, left system off all night I have a Class A amplifier that draws on about 400 watts (Pass Labs). No doubt it sounds way better warmed up after an hour or two. That said, I turn it off before heading to bed and back on in the morning before heading out for work. It has a cha... | |
| Pass Labs XA30.5: In praise of Class A magic! klipschking, Congrats on your fine purchase. The 30.5 is a wonderful amplifier. Just curious, did you compare it to the 30.8? Do prepare yourself for a big bump in the electric bill however. Jaybe, I couldn't agree more. I own the 30.8 and love it... | |
| Linear Tube Audio- Any feedback on their amps/ Preamp? Lancelock,For sure...when I run them together I'll definitely check back in and let you know. | |
| Linear Tube Audio- Any feedback on their amps/ Preamp? t_ramey,I own the Pass XA30.8 and am borrowing a First Watt SIT-2 amplifier. Am planning to try them both with the MicroZOTL2.0 preamp in January or February. I hooked up the SIT-2 this week and it is one of the most amazing sounding amplifiers yo... | |
| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? Wow! I'm a troll? And my comments were "abusive?" | |
| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? jperry, With all due respect, I'm unclear how the post from hometheaterreview is off point.And I find your comment about telling someone to go watch a movie to be insulting. The forum is a place for everyone to practice freedom of speech and share... | |
| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? This won't be a popular comment, but the point of diminishing returns on a turntable is at the very first penny you spend on one. A turntable is a low-resolution, high-distortion source based on technology invented nearly a century ago. Skip it. S... |