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Keeping your Pass Labs Amplifier on all the time
Alan,We put our Pass XA-200.5's on a few days before hand for serious listening, and let them warm up for at least an hour for unscheduled listening.Is there a noticeable sonic difference? It's easily noticeable - our system sounds more natural an... 
Review: CH Technologies X15 power cord Power cord
Ptss,I just saw your post and wanted to let you know I would be happy to help you anyway I can.Contact me and we'll discuss SA power conditioners.Kindest regards, TJF. 
Any other Sophia Amplifier Experiences???
May I humbly suggest you send the amplifiers back to the manufacturer to have them checked and repaired?The manufacturer can completely checked out the amplifiers. Provide the manufacturer ALL the information about your system: front end component... 
Pass Labs Amplification & Wilson Speakers
Tommy,My wife and I have enjoyed Pass amplifiers, Wilson speakers, Meridian digital electronics and MIT cables for many years.We currently integrated our home theater with our stereo system to allow our entire family to enjoy our investment. Our s... 
Stereo power amp for $10k
Yes - the Marantz preamp will limit performance, but there is something else to consider. Especially since your speakers are relatively efficient.I have a lot of experience with Pass amplifiers (we currently own 5).First, there is a very significa... 
What cables are you running with your ARC gear
I've owned multiple ARC amplifiers and preamplifiers over the years, enjoyed them all!We switched to solid state amplifiers and an all digital front end (without a preamplifier) when we integrated a theater system with our stereo system.While Audi... 
Audioquest Diamond Toslink
I have an interest in using AQ Vodka from our Meridian HD621 to our Meridian 861v6.The HD621 separates the video signal, processes the audio signal and sends it to our 861 via an Ethernet cable.Meridian's flat Ethernet cable made a significant imp... 
Pass Integrated to Pass separates
We've used Pass amplifiers for many years. We currently have 3 X-250.5's for our center / sub, sides and rear speakers and XA-200.5's for our mains.We've had an XA-30.5 for our mains prior to the 200's.Our equipment is Wilson Sasha speakers, Merid... 
Still mystified by mega expensive power cords
Audiolabyrinth,I've been trying to get to finish reading the thread you mentioned. Please be patient with me and I should get to it sometime next week.Kindest regards, TJF. 
Still mystified by mega expensive power cords
Audiolabyrinth,Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the post.It seems like everything contributes to and makes a difference with our systems.While there never seems to be enough time in the day, I do intend to read and contribute to... 
Still mystified by mega expensive power cords
Reading these responses really covers a variety of issues. And the previous guitar amplifier comparison was a great explanation - thanks Lacee!I'd like to explain why power cords are important. I’ll be using a minimum of technical terms and I’d li... 
Review: CH Technologies X15 power cord Power cord
Krell_man,My family and I enjoy our moderately high end system. We run an all digital system; Sound Application RLS Line Conditioner, Elrod Statement Gold (awaiting arrival), MAC Burley with Furtech plugs, Meridian 800, 861v6, 621, Oppo 93, MIT MA... 
Wilson Sasha or W/P match with Pass Labs
I just saw this thread and wanted to add my experience.We have a Meridian 800 & 861 front end, MIT Oracle cables and Wilson Sasha speakers. I believe I spoke with Madfloyd when I was considering a new pair of amplifiers. Madfloyd was kind enou... 
Amp Recommendation
The Pass XA-30.5 is an over achiever by even a conservative standard. Rated at 30 watts class A, it will put out over 200 watts into 8 ohms and 400 watts into 4 ohms.But I recommend it because it sounds GREAT, will be reliable for years, looks nic... 
Sound Application line conditioner experience?
Yes - thank you Tbg for informing us of these recommendations. I've already re-confirgured ours :-)