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| Good match preamp for Pass labs 250.5 Ilv, I have been using either the Pass Labs X-350.5, and recently a pair of XA-100's in my system and both have sounded gorgeous with the Placette Dual Mono Active Line Stage.I'm a great fan of Nelson Pass designs, his preamps have alot to offer, ... | |
| Anyone have any experience with the Esoteric X-03? Secorsj, I highly recommended you take a look at a thread I started entitled: Reference DACS: An overall perspective, it has recently been loaded with all types of information concerning Esoteric pieces, including the X-03, you will find it quite ... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Jordan, many thanks for your kudos to me and the rest of the guys on this thread. I too have enjoyed the wealth of information that has been shared in a friendly, respectful,and very knowledgeable way.A question for the Esoteric experts: Everythin... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Branimir, even if I was interested in changing my digital front end right now, I would have to wait and put some cash back in my "audio account" after my recent purchases of the Pass Labs X-100's and a Running Springs Audio Jaco line conditioner.T... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Branimir, Guidocorona, Kops, I got a chance yesterday to listen to the Esoteric X-01 Limited, in a very good system that was totally different that I'm accustomed to listening to, and thought it was a terrific sounding CDP.Since, you guys are the ... | |
| Difference in Pass Labs X and x.5 Mlrf18, I have had Pass Labs Alephs, X-series, X.5 series, and now XA amps in my home rig. I have written reviews of both the 350.5 and XA-100's here on the GON that should provide the detailed information that you are seeking regarding these amps... | |
| Best RCA terminated digital interconnect? I went through a lengthy and extensive auditioning process of digital cables, all were either RCA or BIN single ended, and came to the conclusion that the Stealth Sextet was the best I have ever heard.Take a look at the reveiw that I posted here o... | |
| Esoteric UX-3 vs. XO-3 Rhythmace4218, I highly rcommend you go to the thread that I started entitled, Reference DACS: An overall perspective, that contains a vast amount of information regarding the sonic differences between the different Esoteric digital CDPS and DACS/... | |
| Levinson upsampled? Ecamel, I used to have as my digital front end a ML-31.5 transport and ML-360S dac. It was quite good, but was vastly improved sonicly in all areas by adding the DCS Purcell, without the firewire, to up sample to 24/96. I kept this digital front e... | |
| Acoustic Zen Absolute interconnects Frankpiet, I have posted a review here on the Gon on the Acoustic Zen Absolute IC's and speaker wire, that will provide some of the information you are looking for.The Absolute wires in my system have provided great performance and enjoyment since... | |
| Original dCS Delius vs the new favourites? Murrayp, the world of reference level, along with digital gear in general, DACS has come along way in the last ten years.I used to use a Purcell in my system and it made a great inprovement with no down side at all. Some people still disagree rega... | |
| Review: Pass Labs XA-100 monoblocks Amplifier Just wanted to share that I now have close to 200 hours running time on the XA-100's and the amps' sonic virtues are becoming more apparent as they break-in.Even more of a commanding presence with rock solid images and great air around individual ... | |
| The Naim 'sound' I don't think of myself as a "Naim Hater", but I did have the following experience with the Naim reference two box CDP that retails for $12000.00.I was going through an extensive auditioning process of CDP's and DAC's, over seven different pieces,... | |
| Help with $6k - $7k amplifier setup Cvt, I would recommend the combo of a Pass LabsX-350.5, which can be bought at a great price as a used/demo piece here on the GON, and Placette passive pre-amp.I have heard this combination and its sounds wonderful, it would fit your budget, and e... | |
| Review: Pass Labs X350.5 Amplifier Jwin, with out hopefully causing emotional distress or interfering with your pleasure regarding the 350.5, which is a great sounding amp indeed, I have just replaced mine with a pair of Pass Labs XA-100 monoblocks. I know you love the sonic virtue... |