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| SS preamps with two XLR inputs and at least four outputs [two of them XLR] I believe Pass offers both XLR & RCA inputs on their pre-amps.Chuck | |
| Audioengine B1 Premium Bluetooth Music Receiver I have one and stream Radio Swiss Classic and like it very much. Actually I am quite impressed with the quality of sound it achieves given what it is and depending on the quality of your digital front end it may or may not compete favoribly. As t... | |
| Starting Over...Need help finding the perfect integrated to replace everything Pass Labs INT 60 or 250 although neither one offers an onboard DAC or Phono Stage but they sound great. | |
| recommendation needed-upgrade power receptacle- monster power htps7000 outlet 15amp or 20 I would also recommend the Porter Ports or these from Voo-Doo Audio.http://voodoocable.net/product/voodoo-ubbell-audio-grade-ac-outlet/Chuck | |
| Amplifier for a Focal Electra 1008 BE In the past I used a Cary SLI-80 tubed integrated now I use a pair of ss Pass XA100.5's. Matching an amplifier with the Focal's is very important as that tweeter can be ruthlessly revealing and sound harsh. I have also heard them mated to a Pass I... | |
| What is best as wall plug : HMS Furutech Oyaide please I use these and I am very leased with them. http://voodoocable.net/product/voodoo-ubbell-audio-grade-ac-outlet/You could also go with Porter Ports sold on this site. They are a cryo treated Hospital Grade Hubble if I am not mistaken. I have used P... | |
| thoughts on phono stage Herron Audio VTPH-2. The Herron is a vacuum tube design and plays well above its price point.Chuck | |
| Who wants to return to the previous Audiogon list format? I agree with the above posters as I don't like it either too cumbersome and not user friendly.Chuck | |
| Integrated tube amplifier for large speakers I would buy the speakers first and see how well your Jolida drives them. As far as which taps to use try both to see which gives you the better sound. If you decide to change out the amp you might want to research a Cary SLI-80. There are a couple... | |
| need help for speaker cable This person makes some very nice and affordable cables. I use his interconnects and I am very pleased with their performance.https://www.dysonaudio.com/collections/audiophile-speaker-cablesChuck | |
| Need advice on subwoofer for maggies I was thinking of trying a pair of SVS with my Focal 1008 monitors. They offer a free home trial along with free shipping to and fro so hard to beat. I have not heard them so I can't comment on the sound but they do seem to get good reviews and ar... | |
| Best speaker/system piano concerts Kalali nailed it all of those will sound more like a Piano and be more beneficial (physically & mentally) then sitting and listening to recorded music.I play a Mason & Hamlin myself (Classical Piano) predominantly Chopin. Chuck | |
| Best speaker/system piano concerts Without going into wordy sonic descriptors I would go with Focals you pick the model based on budget along with Pass Labs amplification preferable something in the XA series. Chuck | |
| Any real sonic improvement using 2 or 3 belts on VPI tables? I use two on my classic and according to my rpm gauge I get slightly better speed control. | |
| how to connect power for amps The 14 gauge AWG power cord is designed to handle the rated 15 amps for which the unit was designed. I would suggest you calculate what your load requirements are per Kalali's recomendation and go from there. If you research a few threads on Audio... |