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pass all class-A amps X-200 & X-150
No one has heard them because they are not out yet. At CES they were shown but just the chassis with nothing inside. 
Power Cord for Pass X-350?
Here is a list of reasonable powercords that work well with the X 350.The Sidewinder gold retail $350, the Mojave retail $550 both by Shunyata.The Master coupler and the Reference both work well.The Pass I personally do not like with the Custom po... 
not a charming day with snakes
CFBI find your reaction to the Hydra interesting as I do all feedback from audiophiles. I happen to sell the Hydra, the Sound Application, the Audio magic Stealth, and when Jack Bybee was in business I sold more of his Pro line conditioners than a... 
Pass 600 vs. X1000-any differences in sonics?
David I have had both in the showroom and I like the X 600's better. It is subtle and I cannot describe why I like the X 600's better but I do.Pass is releasing 2 new amps in the same chassis as the X 600 and X 1000 but with an oval faceplate the ... 
Khorus owners...which speaker cables?
Since you did not mention price point I will share with you the speaker cables that we have used at shows or in the showroom with the Talon's that were very good.The Nordost Vahalla are spectacular, the Synergistic Designer reference .5 at a more ... 
Would using RCA to XLR conectors screw up sound?
Many amps today such as the Pass X 600 and 1000, the Nemo's, and many more only have XLR's on them and yet as you have found many great preamps are single ended only.Here in the showroom with the Pass amps we use the First Sound and Red Rose pream... 
accuphase 75 vs. electrocompaniet mk11
We have had the Accuphase in house when we did a shootout among some of the great players like the Audio Aero, Linn, Eclipse, Audio Meca Mephisto 2, Wadia and EMC 1 with upgrade We tried to get the new Accupahse but no one in this area had one. As... 
Talons Peregrine with small SET tube amps
Hi we ran the Art Audio 6 watt integrated amp with the Peregrine X last year at the CES show after hours just to see how it would work. We actually compared numerous amps and integrated products just for fun since we had so many components with wh... 
Pass Labs 350, Bryston 14ST, Classe 350M
I will say nothing about the other amps that you mention but I will speak about the X 350. I have had several customers purchase X amps from me and then sell them to get something else as we in Audioland have a tendency to bounce back and forth. T... 
Zoethecus amp stand
Since you do not state the size you need i will give you some general prices.Amp stands $615 - $640 and they come standard with the Z slab which is what makes these stands sonically magic.Double amp stands $1200 - $1249Racks from 2 shelf to 6 shel... 
OTL amps with Wilson Watt/Puppy 6s
Those are all excellent amps. We just took a pair of Joule Electra Marquis to a customers home who has already great mono blocks the Nemo's with the Wilson Watt Puppy 6's and they were stunning. These are great amps although they do warm up a room... 
Help on power conditioner upgrade
Kira the Hydra is extraordinary and very analogue sounding.Another excellent conditioner new on the market is the Audio Magic Stealth. Current review www.enjoythemusic.comHope this helps. Also www.soundstage.com for review on the Hydra. 
Consistency with power cords?
We have been recommending powercords for 10 years at the time when many people were under the misconception that they made no difference to ones overall system. We have experimental a great deal with powercords and sell more powercords than anythi... 
High Quality Outlets Where to get them??
Considering what an inexpensive upgrade a dedicated line with really good quality outlets will prove to be spending a little here is a great investment. Having said that make sure that you have your electrician run a copper ground rod to your dedi... 
Recommendations Needed: Upgrading from ARC CD-1
Before you try any elaborate changes just borrow a really good quality powercord from someone. Of all the digital pieces that I have ever had the joy to experiment with the ARC players seem to be transformed by powercords. All digital is but few a...