yakbob
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| Are Pass Labs amps good at low volume levels? I own a Pass 30.5 and listen at low levels after my wife has gone to bed. It sounds great, but my speakers are fairly efficient.I realize suggesting anything "in the chain" other than straight, and elevated wire is heresy on this forum, but you m... | |
| tv and passive speakers Wow. Talk about a Rube Goldberg solution. Is RTRG an acronym by any chance? Any $40 craigslist AV receiver would achieve the goal without risk of blowing up a presumably expensive television. | |
| THE NEW POLK LEGEND SERIES I was originally very excited about the new legend series and seriously considered the new L800 for my next speaker. It would have been the first Polk product in my home but ruled it out when I saw the bobsled seating arrangement used in demos...i... | |
| Spatial Audio X3 Open Baffle Loudspeakers @cordobaman I've owned the M3 Turbo S for about a year. It is a truly an amazing speaker and represents one of the greatest values in hifi today. I was just about to order the X5 when I happened on a deal on another (dual concentric) speaker pair ... | |
| You've tried other amps and ended with Pass, please discuss @richdirector, ill be powering my new Ardens with the Pass xa30.5 and will let you know how it goes once they're broken in.Eric, The 30.5 got me off the amp merry go round. How it pairs with the Tannoy Arden remains to be seen. I lean towards effi... | |
| Polk Legend L800 at RMAF? Thanks for the additional information, I plan to set up a demo with my closest dealer the next state over for early November. Cheers! | |
| Polk Legend L800 at RMAF? Thanks for your thoughts trknomo. I can't believe they chose an AV receiver for the demo you attended. I'm beginning to wonder if they really see their TOTL speaker as a home theater offering with 2-channel as a secondary consideration.They're not... | |
| Any thoughts on Vinnie Rossi LIO being discontinued I think it's rare to see audio gear appreciate in value. The LIO would have to be really special, and the owner would need to be young enough to wait the years required to see a significant gain. Thinking along the lines of the Marantz 7 and 8, or... | |
| A21 vs McCormack? My DNA 0.5 is the only piece of gear I've regretted selling.Nothing against parasound, but the McCormack have a following for a reason. | |
| Hi-Fi amp recommendation With the depreciation rate on high end audio gear (McIntosh being one exception) your best bargain will be buying used gear with a proven track record or loyal following. If buying used makes you nervous, focus on brands that still have techs in t... | |
| Best speakers for max. $3000? I'm plugging my paid listing here only because the Spatial M3 Turbo S came up in a few posts. Mine (as-new pair) are for sale for well below retail, if you think they're right match for your system. Check the listings. | |
| Audiopile hyperbole, reference, SOTA, ultimate and more... "Rare" is the worst. Especially when it comes time for that rare piece of equipment requiring parts or repair. Outside of hyperbole, the classic "my kid pushed in the tweeter/dust cap... does not affect sound." Uh-huh. | |
| The best looking speakers If your home's aesthetic leans towards the resurgence of mid century modern, the Davone speaker line would fit right in. Have an Eames lounge chair in the room? The Davone Ray would look great out in front.But...I always wonder if these "form fir... | |
| CD"S I'm still buying CDs and sacds (at bargain pricing) mainly because I want to own it, and I work on a computer all day. The last thing I want to do when I come home is boot up another computer. Will they eventually go away? Probably, but I won't be... | |
| Used McIntosh MX135 or Marantz 8802 You're welcome, I'm happy to help.A couple notes on the McIntosh unit. Be sure the seller/shipper uses the oem boxes and packaging. The glass face is prone to breakage by carriers. Make sure it's insured and never chuck a McIntosh box in the tra... |