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Pass Labs 250.8/250.5 or mark levinson 532h
Prior to using Pass with Revels, I did run the Revels on tubes. I don't miss the tubes at all. And as for power, the 250 series amps put out 250 watts at 8 ohms. More than enough power for any Revels  
Pass Labs 250.8/250.5 or mark levinson 532h
I am using a 250.8 with Revel Studio 2's. Superb results. Im also using a Pass pre (XP20) and a Pass phono stage (XP15) as well. Pass amps thrive on being fed a balanced input. I initially tried an unbalanced line out of curiosity- the balanced co... 
Is the "standard" Linn Sondek LP-12 surpassed by newer turntable brands and designs??
While I do own an LP12 that is far from basic, I would choose a VPI Prime over a current entry level LP 12. However, at its best, an LP12 is still a very musical table.  
Your first component that was "special"
70 or 71? Hope you got to see Seaver pitch. I did. He was a childhood hero. And #41 is the only player number the Mets have ever retired (of course, Jackie Robinson's number is retired throughout baseball).  
Your first component that was "special"
I knew elevator meant elevated train.As a kid I rode the #7 to Shea 
Your first component that was "special"
Have you seen what Schwinn Stingrays sell for these days?  
TurnTable Quest
I think the first think you should establish is a budget for a table/arm/cartridge. Sticker shock to some is entry level to others. No question that for $1,000 you can get an Excellent setup (Rega comes to mind). Have more $ to spend? While I'm no... 
California Audio Labs – Icon Mk II CD Player - HDCD
1- an HDCD unit will have an HDCD indicator lamp on the front panel2- to see if it's a power boss unit, pop open to he lid and see if there's a small piggy back PC board stuffed with capacitors above the main PC board. If there's a piggy back boar... 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
It does have potential merit as some electronics are microphonic. Tubes are vulnerable to microphonics and I once had a set of interconnects which were surprisingly microphonic.  
which power cable for Pass Labs XA30.5
I have a X250.8. I found 2 cords that are good and do no harm- Acoustic Zen Tsunami and Cullen Cable 
Homemade 6 inch tall stands for small floor stranders
same thought- 
Internet Tuner
I've owned a Rocketfish Bluetooth receiver for perhaps a year now. I also tried out an Audioengine Bluetooth receiver. I gave back the Audioengine as for some reason in my application my Bluetooth sourced needed to be incredibly close- the Rocketf... 
California Audio Labs – Icon Mk II CD Player - HDCD
Just checked- power boss was an available upgrade- not standard  
California Audio Labs – Icon Mk II CD Player - HDCD
I'm struggling to recall, as I had an Icon Mk I that I had upgraded to Power Boss. I'm tending to think Power Boss was not "standard" but my recall is very hazy on this. That said, while I thought the Icon was excellent 25 years ago, I probably wo... 
Search for miracle integrated
Formerly owned a Pass INT-150 (still have Pass). Fabulous integrated and you will spend under $4000. A brother from another mother has an ASR. A bit finicky but sounds great. It's German, and the way it works is that it runs off of battery power (...