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Wilson Benesch ACT1 VS Dynaudio Confidence 5
On the C5's: I agree with most of Semi's comments however there are 2 different versions of the C5's. The second iteration improved the efficiency a small bit. (86db/1watt/1meter vs. 83). They still need lots of current though. My version had the ... 
PassX1 with black power supply vs Chassis supply
I purchased the 'hybrid" X1 with the smaller ps box. I could hear no difference between the two designs when I auditioned. According to Pass the supply is the same internally and the difference is only cosmetic. I actually prefer the smaller box u... 
Dynaudio S5.4 and ML No.436?
Hmmm... I was using a X250 with my Con. 5's and found the combination very forward in my smallish listening room. The 5's are very precise and the Pass seemed to exacerbate this. Additionally he X250 didn't have the headroom for the very inefficie... 
dynaudio confidence 5 , which amp is fit ?
I tried the Pass X250 with these and found the sound a bit too forward and it would turn hard at louder vols. I just purchased a pair of ML436 monos and find them to be a much better match. Not as dynamic as the Pass but much more organic and holi...