fsmithjack, of course you know you system like no one else. I am a certified public accountant, not a sales person, so this will sound, well, not like a salesman's polished spiel.
I do think celander provided sage advice...."I would be inclined to make changes piecemeal to understand the baseline SQ and how to improve it." Its not that we don't think you should buy the Soulution, just to wait and first get your true baseline. Repeating this, we are not saying don't buy it, just not yet.
Just running a possible scenario. Do you think your new Magico's are fully broken in yet? If not, there is a slight (albeit unlikely) possibility that when broken in their overall tonality will change in a way that what you perceive as the Soulution resolution now will end up over emphasizing the top end and you will wish you had the pass warmth back again. I did read a review that said the 530 will not emphasize the sound of a speaker that is already "light or bright" on the top.
You weren't all that impressed with the Soulution with the first power cord. What if there is a powercord (maybe less expensive even) that will elevate the Pass sound over the Soulution? I know this sounds lame, but I wonder if your Soulution and Pass comparisons should be performed with stock PCs, then assume that the aftermarket PC would bring an equal amount of improvement to both makes.
I am sure you read up on the 530. There is a lot of technology packed inside its case and it is fan cooled, in the unlikely event a repair was needed can it be done in the U.S.? The couple of reviews I read were great. I was surprised looking at the classified ads here that a lot of their gear is selling at less than half of original retail (sometimes more) so one would assume you are getting a great deal on it.
Really just my rambling thoughts and good luck.
George
I do think celander provided sage advice...."I would be inclined to make changes piecemeal to understand the baseline SQ and how to improve it." Its not that we don't think you should buy the Soulution, just to wait and first get your true baseline. Repeating this, we are not saying don't buy it, just not yet.
Just running a possible scenario. Do you think your new Magico's are fully broken in yet? If not, there is a slight (albeit unlikely) possibility that when broken in their overall tonality will change in a way that what you perceive as the Soulution resolution now will end up over emphasizing the top end and you will wish you had the pass warmth back again. I did read a review that said the 530 will not emphasize the sound of a speaker that is already "light or bright" on the top.
You weren't all that impressed with the Soulution with the first power cord. What if there is a powercord (maybe less expensive even) that will elevate the Pass sound over the Soulution? I know this sounds lame, but I wonder if your Soulution and Pass comparisons should be performed with stock PCs, then assume that the aftermarket PC would bring an equal amount of improvement to both makes.
I am sure you read up on the 530. There is a lot of technology packed inside its case and it is fan cooled, in the unlikely event a repair was needed can it be done in the U.S.? The couple of reviews I read were great. I was surprised looking at the classified ads here that a lot of their gear is selling at less than half of original retail (sometimes more) so one would assume you are getting a great deal on it.
Really just my rambling thoughts and good luck.
George