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Pass labs upgrade path
@carlsbad dude it really does. There needs to be some kind of flagrant offender thing.    but it’s audiogon… the worlds biggest used marketplace with useless things like a blue book that is the most inaccurate thing I’ve ever seen and doesn’t all... 
Rant against the industry with hopes for discussion on positive change
Well your not gonna get the next generation to use tidal and ditch Spotify very easily.    however a quality speaker capable of big sound is pleasing to the ear and the OVERWHELMING amount of music played is MP3 through cheap Bluetooth speakers ... 
Rant against the industry with hopes for discussion on positive change
Table Jockey - No doubt that every industry has a questionable side. Our barely has an honest corner however…   I ran a used gear store selling value and quality in honest business. The cost to open a production facility, set up distribution and... 
Rant against the industry with hopes for discussion on positive change
Audiotroy - it’s only about getting 1-2% as it’s been forever… currently we have WAY less than that  
What's going on with the used audio gear market?
As a used gear guy who was gonna open a shop until crypto crashed…   the great gear rush of 2020 is over… with the exception of DAC’s and very rare gear it’s gone from “don’t sell it before i get there” to “I’m afraid, I need you to hold my hand... 
Big Below 15k used that can play loud as heck
Wow! I didn’t such a response. To recap alot of responses into one. First off I don’t only listen to rap, but I’m in my 30’s and if it can’t properly blast the music I grew up listening to what’s the point? Also I apologize it was late, I could’ve... 
PASS LABS XO.2 Preamplifier 3 Chassis or Pass Labs XP-10
@jahatl513    i know this is years old… I own a premier 16. I just heard a INT150 I bought for a friend in my rig and have never been so musically connected. Like can’t stop listening to music      what were your experiences moving over?  
802D vs 803D3
I’m running 802D1’s. Thinking of upgrading to 803 D3’s.    i love my 802’s. Freaking awesome speakers  
Listening room questions
Fwiw. I'm still moving in and finishing a rewire on the house. The shells are only on the floor as I still have to move my ushers in and it something of a mock up/temporary setup. Its 10.5x15.5 + Closet so 18 ft. deepdrapes are definitely going to... 
krell kbl vs..krc- hr ?
Ohg your amp is awesome by the way, I thought you were talking about switching to a KSL, I have heard the KBL's being run mono are quite good, I almost purchased a KRC-HR and was advised not to as it is supposedly "the most finicky and ready to br... 
krell kbl vs..krc- hr ?
I owned the KSL and HATED IT!!! It was the most un musical piece i ever had... The hafler 100 preamp SMOKED IT! I have never seen such an overbuilt unit and kept thinking it has to sound better than this. Friends have had the same experiences, I w... 
Best bargain find ever ?
My all time best scores were a Mark Levinson 332 fully serviced and redone where the owner thought it was broken, and sold it to me for $900 and it turned out to be the rubber sealant and the amp was pristine and should need no service for a dozen... 
AC Conditioner thats great for video and bass?
Sorry got caught up, Its simple, I am looking for a power conditioner that tightens up bass, I have found the following do it very well PS audio Ultimate Outlet, Equitech's, Richard Gray (With Subs) I am looking for something that will help with b... 
Ever tried putting a cap inline with RCA for XOVER
JtwraceYou can listen at igh volume for short periods of time and be fine it is long exposure that destroys you. When I go out to local shows it is so much louder it isnt even funny and I have been to enough to know. As long as you dont over expos... 
Ever tried putting a cap inline with RCA for XOVER
Thank you again, This is going into my long term notes. I lucked out and forgot I had a Velodyne SMS-1 Lying around so I am using that as a crossover for now.But I really needed to know how to do this. Thanks a million yall