peterayer
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| Phono Preamp Recommendation I owned the Pass Aleph Ono and upgraded it to the Xono. The latter is quieter (seperate power supply) with deeper, tighter bass and can resolve details slightly better. It is very neutral and has huge gain and very adjustable loading. It is also l... | |
| Best solid state amp under 1k I'd suggest the Pass Aleph 3 which can often be found on Audiogon for just under $1000. It has 30 very good watts per channel. The Threshold suggestion is also good. Anything from Nelson Pass in SS. | |
| Review: Pass Labs XA100.5 Amplifier Thanks for the Tchaikovsky suggestion, Soundisntmusic. Have you replaced your X350.5 with the XA100.5s yet? I'm curious to know your impression of the XA.5 with the wp8. This combination is reviewed by Dr. Poltun - available on the Pass Labs websi... | |
| Pass Labs xa - .5 amps Lots of Pass fans here. I haven't heard the XA30.5 or XA 60.5 but I had the Aleph 3, 5, 2, XA 160 and now have the XA 100.5. Sorry if this post deviates a little from the origial question.With the exception of the Aleph 3, all of these amps drove ... | |
| Sme arm "Bridge Removal" I never installed my SME V fingerlift. I have not done an a/b listening comparison, but I figure it is one more thing at the headshell that can vibrate. I simply move the headshell into the right location and then slowly lower it using the damped ... | |
| SME 10 or Aries 3 with SME IV I bought a new SME 10 back when they were $6,950. I upgraded to a SME V arm and put it all on a Mapleshade platform (see virtual system). Recently upgraded the cartridge. Speed stability and build quality are superb. Once set-up properly, it stays... | |
| SME V with MINT LP TRACTOR Thanks for the link, Thom. It is very informative. I will measure my cartridge and contact Yip. Peter | |
| SME V with MINT LP TRACTOR Jlin, Your explanation is very clear. I now understand what the issue is. Thank you very much. I will try to measure the distance and let Yip know. | |
| Eggleston Andra IIIs at CES I have the Rosa which I love the looks of. Especially the granite sides, elegant grill and small proportions. Have not heard the Andra III, but I think they are simply TERRIBLE looking. A real shame. For $25K, or whatever they are asking, I'd cons... | |
| Furutech Destat or Walker Talisman or both? I just tried Dan ed's advice. I have an old GENEVA Audio/Video Tape Eraser which I used to use to erase VHS tapes and demagnatize CDs. I listened to Bill Evans Trio, "Waltz for Debby" and Brubeck's "Blue Rondo a la Turk" on Time Out. Then I demagn... | |
| Turntable on a $5k budget? I agree with Sdrenslow. I'm very biased as I have a SME10 with SME V arm. It's the only component I have not upgraded. You should find one for under $4K here on Audiogon. You can always upgrade the arm, cable, cartridge later. It is very well made... | |
| Suggestions for preamp compatible with Pass X250? I would suggest staying within the Pass family. If the X-1 is too expensive, and it doesn't have phono, then you could find a used Aleph P and Aleph Ono for about $2400 together. I used this combo with Pass monos before upgrading to the X-1 and XO... | |
| Would Like To Hear From Strain Gauge Owners I agree with Lewm. Raul has his opinions, but he is also very experienced. He has always answered my e-mails to him regarding specific cartridge/table/arm combinations and offered me good advice. Thanks Raul. I appreciate his contributions. Sorry ... | |
| Solid State Amp for Usher Be-718 Pass Aleph 3. 30 watts pure Class A. Glorious little amp. I don't know specs of your speakers, but it's a small room, so 30 very good watts should be enough. | |
| Best Phono Stage within 2000 $ I'm pretty sure it is possible. I am counting on this for a future upgrade from the X-1 to the XP-20 using its PS for my XONO. I would contact Pass Labs directly. They are extremely helpful via phone or e-mail. |