peterayer
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| Pass 's xa series is this his best so far? Padrillo,You can read my review of the XA100.5 on Audiogon in which I compare it to the many other Pass amps I have owned for a subjective impressions of the differences. I think Guidocorona is correct in describing the increase in power for lower... | |
| Best cables to be used for pass labs X250.5, XP10 I have Pass XA100.5 and XP20. I use Harmonic Technology Magic balanced cables. Pass suggests using balanced mode and short, thick speaker cables with their amps. In my case, I use a long IC and a short speaker cable. I don't have experience with o... | |
| Pass or Spectral I heard Spectral electronics driving Magico V2 speakers. Excellent combination. I loved it, but it sure was detailed. | |
| Halcro DM68 or Pass XA 200.5? I'm a huge Pass Labs fan, but I have to agree with Halcro's comments. Lately, I've heard both Spectral and Halcro amps driving Magico speakers. The sound was very good indeed. I think you have to audition each in your system with your speakers to ... | |
| Pass or Spectral Sergio,Congratulations on the Spectral gear. That is an incredible combination. I heard a lower model Spectral amp/pre driving Magico speakers and the sound was wonderful. Have you considered Magico and what was the Pass combo missing compared to ... | |
| New Pass Amps? This is why I LOVE Audiogon. Ask an intriguing question (to some at least) and get a pretty quick answer. I like their look. The faceplate better matches the XP series and probably costs less to produce than the XA.5 faceplate. 80 Amps of current,... | |
| Magico V2 vs. Sonus Faber Cremona M Interesting choice. One needs almost no power, the other needs lots. You've got to put in the time to audition. There are a lot of good speakers in the $25-30K range. Sounds like fun. | |
| Magico V2 vs. Sonus Faber Cremona M I have heard the V2 and a few Sonus Fabers, but not the Cremona M. I agree with the general impressions that Cmalak posted and the importance of hearing them for yourself. Personally, I very much prefer the V2 but would caution you that they need ... | |
| First Post, Looking to buy Amp& Pre, $7,000 Pass integrated is a good suggestion. I don't know about your power needs, but if your speakers like power, I would consider a used Pass X350.5 and a used X-1 or XP-10 for I think about the same money or slightly more. If 100 watts are enough, the... | |
| Pass X1?? Tony,You can do an in-home demo by calling RENO HIFI. I think there is a restocking fee plus shipping which shouldn't be bad for UPS ground if you choose not to buy. I've had great experience with Mark. I bought my XA.5 amps, and both the X1 and X... | |
| Pass X1?? Curio,Did you hear the XP-20 in other systems as well? I find it to be so transparent that it really reflects the character of what is in the rest of the system. I agree the mids are more refined. The lower noise floor relative to the X-1 also all... | |
| Pass X1?? I agree with Raquel's assessment of the X-1, but to imply that high-end two channel amps and pre amps have not improved much since the mid to late 90's is a stretch. One need only to look at Pass Labs. The XA.5 and XP series are clearly better tha... | |
| Pass X1?? I had the Pass Aleph P which I traded in for the X-1. The X-1 is much more neutral with better bass. I now have the XP-20 which I find to be quieter and more transparent. All of the Pass gear is great. They sound good, are very reliable and built ... | |
| Pass or Spectral Syntax,I have the Pass XA.5 and have heard Spectral amps which contributed to the superb sound of an excellent system. I know you prefer and own Lamm, which I understand is some of the best tube power available, though I have never heard them. I w... | |
| Moving into vinyl. Brinkman, TW Raven, GrandPrix?? To really get a sense of how the tables sound relative to each other, you will need to audition them in the same system which is almost impossible. Find a good dealer whom you trust, who has the same equipment that you currently have and ask his a... |