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| pass labs x0.2 "pro's and cons's" take a pass on the pass--sterilty without humility.there is a solid state signature, despite its "alleged" neutrality.Well, isn't it time you got back to the French Open Mrtennis? I think Dr. Zeliger has made up his mind and therefore it doesn't m... | |
| Audio Note CDT-2 vs. Accustic Arts Drive 1 I have heard the two, though in similar but slightly different set-ups. My impression is that the Accustic Arts Drive has a very nice "analog" sound, a little smoother and warmer than the AN CDT-2. The build is also at a higher quality. However, t... | |
| pass labs x0.2 "pro's and cons's" Overhang, "Beware" sounds like some kind of ominous warning! It would be rather strange if it doesn't match with the X250.5. Generally speaking, Pass Pre-amps matches very well with their amps. I have heard the X1 with the X350.5 paired up with Ge... | |
| pass labs x0.2 "pro's and cons's" Heard it at the dealer some years ago. It is dead quiet as Overhang points out but it is fairly neutral, so don't expect it to create any kind of "harmonic richness." If it is not in the recording, it is not going to show. It is the ideal pre-amp ... | |
| Mark Levinson No.380s vs Pass Labs X-2.5? I quite agree with Drt. The ML 380S has more accurate control with the volume and there is more refinement in the various functions. However, I currently have the X2.5 and I do like the sound which is closer to neutral. Aesthetics-wise I like the ... | |
| How Good Can Digital Get? Well Said Lazurus28! As much as I like vinyl for its nostalgic value and wonderful sonics, I have totally embraced the digital format and have never looked back since. Vinyl vs Digital, Tubes vs SS, etc- who cares? A well-balanced system, an open ... | |
| Rotel 1072 & Arcam 73 comparison Vertewax, your choice to try out the Arcam is good- other than the less-than-impressive aesthetics (cheaper/plasticky feel to the buttons etc), the sound I find is generally better than the Rotel. Rotels have a brighter and cleaner sound but is no... | |
| Rotel 1072 & Arcam 73 comparison Vertewax, what was wrong with the CDP-10, Moon Eclipse? I don't seem to understand the logic here even though I admire your decision. One thing for sure- you mentioned finding something that would still keep you "happy with the sound"- well after ... | |
| Pass X1 preamp question I have the X2.5 which is similar to the X1. From my experience, there is very little difference (if at all) between dimming the lights and leaving it on. Perhaps psychologically my eyes get to relax a little more instead of staring straight at a b... | |
| Mods for a PS Audio HCA-2? Sean, it appears that you are still obsessed with Stereophile ratings and tests. Although I would not go to the extent of calling this amp "fast", I cannot say that it is slow or lacks speed either. The Stereophile tests indicates "a lack of high-... | |
| Mods for a PS Audio HCA-2? Naunc, John Zurek from Positive-Feedback auditioned the HCA-2 paired with Thiel 3.6s and found them to be a good match.http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue9/hca2.htmIn fact he is now using the HCA-2 as his main amp.As for Sean's comments, I and ... | |
| Japanese Kleiber Edition of Beethoven Symphoy No.5 Generally, I find he Japanese remastering a lot better. For example, I have the complete set of Beethoven symphonies under Karajan (1960s DG version) in both the regular and the Japanese edition (with Japanese characters and accompanying booklet) ... | |
| Telarc recordings For CDs, there are many Decca recordings in the 80s (not just in the "Golden Years") that are sonically excellent; if not in the demonstration quality bracket. For example, some of the MSO recordings with Charles Dutoit are very good (Ravel, Bizet... | |
| Krell ksa-300s vs Pass Labs x-350 Steve, no problem- I do understand your frustrations and share the same. As the President of the Martin Logan Club, many members of the club have Krell amps in their set-ups and are extremely happy with them. From a technical standpoint they are e... | |
| Krell ksa-300s vs Pass Labs x-350 Sometimes when I read the responses in these forums, I find that so many people have childish attitudes and do not really know what they are actually saying. The thread unfortunately for you Stevecham, is not about to start on a Krell bashing. No ... |