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| PassLabs 350.8 versus Ayre MXR Twenty @cycles2 thanks for confirming what I heard at the showroom demo. As per my post above, I preferred the Pass XA200.5’s driven by ARC Ref 5 SE to VX R Twenty with KX R Twenty. I found the Pass had a fuller, more musical sound and the Ayre comparati... | |
| PassLabs 350.8 versus Ayre MXR Twenty @cycles2 you are probably the only person i know who has owned both amps at the same time.As I said, I have heard the non Twenty MX R's.How would you compare the Twenty MX R's to the X350.8 sonically driving your Rockport Altair's - other than the... | |
| PassLabs 350.8 versus Ayre MXR Twenty @vindanpar I think you really should listen to both amps with your pre and speakers.But here are my $0.02 for what it’s worth.I very nearly got some non Twenty MX R’s. I ended up with the X350.8 I have not heard the Ayre MX R Twenty but have hear... | |
| PS AUDIO DIRECT STREAM DAC OR DCS ROSSINI DAC If it is within your budget, the Rossini is a better sounding DAC.The PS Audio DS is good too but dCS digital is in another league albeit at a much higher price difference | |
| Amplification for Dynaudio Contour 3.4 LE - strange results obtained so far I used to have a S3.4.I think Pass Labs is a good match for it. However, if it is beyond your budget, Primare works quite well with Dynaudio too. | |
| CARY SLP05 - tube configuration? @joey_v I meant the 4 tubes to the left - I can't remember how Cary numbers them.I've also used CBS GT's in the same spots - more speed and extension - nice too but not as rich and full sounding as the RCA grey glass. It depends on your tastes... | |
| CARY SLP05 - tube configuration? @stfoth my tubes are very similar to yours. RCA grey glass in 1-4 and Sylvania chrome dome GT’s with 3 hole construction in the balanced positions. | |
| The SLP-05 Ultimate Upgrade I'd be interested in upgrade results too. | |
| Kimber PK 10 Ascent or Triode Wire Labs Digital American For A Digital Source Yes, the PK10 Ascent is supposedly for an amp but I am told it has a smoother treble than the PK 14.My system is just right now. It was on the bright side and I hate a tipped up treble so neither Audience or Nordost will work for me.I just want to... | |
| Cable thoughts OK I think the Monitor series is leaner sounding than the Classic series. The Classic series is great because they are linear and coherent throughout but still maintain body and fullness throughout.Ayre is reputedly lean sounding although the Code... | |
| Cable thoughts The NBS you have are better cables than the Transparent Ultra's.Just try them in your system. You'll find the NBS more coherent and linear overall.The Transparent's have a different sound. They are thicker overall. If you like that, then go for t... | |
| Warm, rich sounding interconnects? Cardas Golden Cross for sure.It sounds like a tube amp - warm, full and dynamic | |
| Cardas Clear Beyond Interconnects ? @pennsy, care to share which other brands have a similar sound to Cardas at more competitive prices? | |
| Audience Au24 SX Speaker Cable Impressions, VS? @david_ten aren't you using Cardas Clear Reflection's? I seem to recall you answering a post.If so how do the Audience SX's compare? | |
| Cardas Clear Beyond Interconnects ? @biggy79 I think you are right. My DAC has had a firmware upgrade which has enhanced midrange richness. This has counteracted the tipped up highs with the Clear Beyond I was hearing before. They are pretty good now.@david_ten I am thinking of repl... |