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| 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... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Chris, I agree with your viewpoint to a certain degree, but the point of this thread is reference DACS, regardless of what sampling technologies they use, offer different "flavors" or sonic perspectives that amount to real differences that are sig... | |
| Review: Pass Labs XA-100 monoblocks Amplifier Well Cdma, if you have the XA-100's already, I'm sure your system offers beautiful music to listen to on a daily basis!I have always driven my MG-20's bi-amped and never purchased the passive crossover but always used a Bryston active crossover. T... | |
| Pass Labs X-600 vs. X350.5 vs. SoundLabs? Without trying to be disrespectful or argumentative with or towards Essentialaudio, I have heard he's a good guy and a runs a fine salon, I have this over and over again that if someone thinks the JC-1's are lacking something that the amps are not... | |
| Review: Pass Labs XA-100 monoblocks Amplifier Guidocorona, I too was concerned regarding if the XA amps would have enough current/drive to adequately power my MG-20's, that's why I first went with the 350.5 with great results. Remember, I bi-amp so the 350.5 was only driving the midrange pane... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Hi Gordon, I have already posted my review of the XA-100's and still am being amazed at how great they sound in my system. For the details regarding the differences between the 350.5 and the XA-100's take a look at my review and if you want even m... | |
| Pass Labs X-600 vs. X350.5 vs. SoundLabs? First, thanks to Honest1 for your kind remarks concerning my reviews of different Pass Labs gear.Veloceracing, if you enjoy your JC-1's now, I believe you would find the 350.5 would offer another level of refinement and musicality to your system. ... | |
| Best audio shops in the Chicago area? Mdrummer01, I would also recommend that you visit Audio Consultants, either the Evanston or the Hinsdale shops, and if your enamoured with tubes, besides Holm Audio, Quintessence Audio that is located in Morton Grove.I have great respect and like ... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Branimir, I have been in sonic heaven since the XA-100's have been singing their song in my system for the last 13 hours! I don't know if they will get much better as they break-in, because they sound wonderfull right now. These monoblocks are my ... |