peterayer
Responses from peterayer
| PASS LABS INT-150 or X-250 with X-1 I would also consider the INT-30A which is based on the XA.5 series. The power spec is conservative though it may not have enough for your speakers with which I am unfamiliar. You should contact Pass with this question. Kent is very good at descri... | |
| I am looking to get more bass out of my system I only have mini monitors, but they are in a fairly small room. Your question implies an interest in amount of bass rather than quality of bass, but I think both are vitally important. I'm sure that some of the suggestions above will be of help, e... | |
| Wilson Audio paint problems Jtimothya,I got to a crack in the cabinet at the joint because earlier in the thread someone mentioned that this is an issue with the glue manufacturer. The flat panels that make up the cabinet I believe are glued together. That implies to me that... | |
| Wilson Audio paint problems Mw_chen,With all due respect, how do you know there is "absolutely no sonic effect"? If the cabinet is cracked, the joint must have moved, and pressure inside the unit may be compromised. I don't believe your cabinets are sealed, but if this were ... | |
| Anyone auditioned Pass Labs XP-30 preamp? I'd like to hear from someone who has taken RENO HiFi's offer for a favorable trade-in exchanging the XP-20 for the XP-30. But I think it's still a bit early as this new pre was just released.I have read that the old X0.2 sounded better than the o... | |
| MSB M202 compared to Pass XA.5 Hi Onemug,No, I do not. I find the XA.5 to be extremely neutral, detailed, and accurate and not to be warm or colored. I think they are incredible and love the way they sound with my speakers in my room. The problem is that I have not tried amps t... | |
| What's more important: phono stage or amp I think if the OP describes the rest of his system, the forum may understand which part of his system chain can be more easily improved. However, I may be misinterpreting the question. It reads as very generic, but perhaps the OP is asking for hel... | |
| Low-powered, class A, solid-state integrated amps The Pass INT 30A. Combines XA.5 amps and XP preamp in one box. I've got the larger monos and preamp and have never heard the INT 30A, but it should certainly be on your list. Pass is a great, reliable company. | |
| To SME or not to SME? Manitunc,Have you read the thread? The OP has bought an SME 20/3. Let him enjoy his new purchase and report back his impressions. Congratulations Mikesmith. | |
| Anyone heard te Sony SS-AR1 I'd listen to them first too. I'd also compare them to the Magico Q3. I've heard both but in different systems and settings. Each is an incredible speaker. You're lucky. | |
| q3 magico Hi Rx8man,I meant no offense. These can be "touchy" areas and things often get quite personal. I understand your point but I think these reviewers are well aware of the environment in which their reviews are seen, discussed and often scrutinized. ... | |
| Magico Q3's at Goodwin's High End Rasmika,If your "good deal" quote is referring to my post about seeing a Magico V2 sell for less than $10K, I only meant that it is a great speaker in absolute terms and represents a particularly good value relative to other speakers available for... | |
| Want new phono amp, what should I buy? Any updates? | |
| q3 magico I think Jeff Fritz is respected around here. It was a well-written and thoughtful review. I don't understand your point. | |
| Magico Q3's at Goodwin's High End I was lucky to find a heavily discounted used pair of Mini II's. If one needs to be on the bleeding edge, buy the Q's now. Otherwise, enjoy what you have and wait. Look at the prices of V3, M5, Mini II right now. I saw a pair of V2's selling below... |