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| speakers to audition with pass labs / PAD cabling Fsyme, I also have owned the XA30.5 and Pass preamps. These are a fantastic pair to begin with. You didn't define what qualities you like best in the sound but your mention of Wilson said a lot right there. I agree with Zd542 that set up is very i... | |
| Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8 Basis2001, Yes, it seems the XP20 takes all of what you mentioned and brings it to a noticeably higher level, although the XP10 does all of the following extremely well too. Both XP's do magic with harmonics, especially when listening to acoustic ... | |
| Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8 Well everyone, happy new year and thank you for sharing your experiences. Since originating this post, I have swapped out my XP10 for the XP20 and indeed the new combo has brought out more sweetness, smoothness, a deeper soundstage, even better ba... | |
| Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8 Kzhtoo,Thanks for getting that information from Desmond. That really helps explain the large sound stage, etc, of the XA's and the dynamics of the .8's particularly. Really, I would not wish anything of greater volume on any of my speakers than wh... | |
| Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8 Don_c55I wish I could have listened to the XA60.8 monos. I imagine they would render everything mentioned already but with more dynamics and refinement, your monos included. Nelson Pass says that each .8 model has its own signature sound which onl... | |
| Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8 Kzhtoo,Good question. First of all, the XA30.8 operates deeper into class A than the XA30.5. The result is that you will get more watts remaining in class A as you increase the amplitude or volume. I do not know at what point on the volume dial it... | |
| Best imaging and sounding bookshelf speaker Well, I've had and heard lots but must second the Harbeth P3ESR for their ability to disappear and create a very correct placement of instruments and the air that surrounds each of them on the soundstage. And while they're busy doing all of that, ... | |
| Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8 Dave_72Sorry you were not happy with your experience with Mark. According to the many comments about him though, he does work hard to do right by his customers and should be given credit for that. Its hard to do everything right all the time. Agai... | |
| Pass lad amp owners of XA.5 series of amps. I just did a thorough review on comparing the Pass XA30.5 vs XA30.8 sound characteristics. You might find it interesting as it describes the sound of the XA30.5 pretty well. Cheers! | |
| listening in the dark? I agree to the dark room thing. It leaves less distraction for the senses, more for imagination, more preceptable soundstage, less RF at night, seems more holographic and easier to get lost in the music, I can pretend that those pretty little ligh... | |
| Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8 Sorry to everyone for not responding sooner; busy entertaining relatives!Wow. Thanks very much to everyone for the compliments, comments and questions. It has made this project worth my time. Let’s see... in response...To Don_c55: Yes, the listeni... | |
| Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8 Lak,Thanks for the kind words; they mean volumes coming from you. I'm afraid I rambled on too much here, but it was a pleasure to listen and describe what I heard. Hopefully it will help someone out there. Best Regards,Sonicray | |
| Velodyne DD Plus: New King of the Jungle? If money were no object, I'd book myself with all the live events I possibly could and with good friends. Needless to say, a live event carries that energized air and sound experiences in their most organic and dynamic form which as we all know, y... | |
| Velodyne DD Plus: New King of the Jungle? Yea, the lamp table design is the way to go, which could explain the wires coming out of the back. I might make a removable cover for the cone so if she lifts up the cloth she won't see anyting. | |
| Velodyne DD Plus: New King of the Jungle? That this Velo can keep up with and enhance the openness of the Magnepan 3.7's and the other speakers mentioned in this thread says a lot about its velocity, cone / cabinet resonance and dynamics. I'm running my DD15+ with Dynaudio C1's right now ... |