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| Review: Pass Labs XA-100 monoblocks Amplifier Teajay,That is an excellent review. I just upgraded my XA160s to the new XA100.5s and couldn't be happier. I just posted a review. I too find these amps very smooth and natural sounding. The .5's ability to double power at 4 ohms really helps driv... | |
| Preamp recommendations up to $2000 For $2000 used, I would suggest the Pass X-1. It is extremely neutral and quiet, though I haven't heard it with the Edge amp. There are a few reviews online. | |
| Best looking Amp/Preamp/Integrated? One of my favorites, though highly controversial, was the Aleph design by Nelson Pass. Large cube surrounded by black heat sinks. "Form follows function" to an extreme. One either loved them or hated them, but they were instantly recognizable as P... | |
| Leave solid state amps on? Or turn off everytime? My Pass Labs XA100.5 manual states "when not actually intending to play music the amplifier should be left in standby mode, where it draws only a few watts of bias on the output stage." I turn my amps on (via front switch)about an hour before I pl... | |
| Most transparent amp you've heard? I agree with Tvad, Pass Labs XA100.5. I've had five Pass amps over the years starting with the Aleph 3. The new XA.5s are the most neutral and seem to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of the rest of the system more than the earlier designs. | |
| Pass Labs Power Cord I had the Pass Aleph 2's (then XA160's and awaiting the new XA100.5's). I replaced the stock power cords with two runs of 15' of JPS Labs in-wall cables wired directly from separate 20amp circuit breakers, through the floor, to high quality Furute... | |
| Lamm LL2 w/ Pass labs Well, if you are now asking about any brand SS preamp for a Pass amp, the obvious choice it would seem to me is a Pass preamp. You can get the Pass X0.2 for about 4K here on Audiogon and it should be an ideal match for any Pass X.5 series amp. I h... | |
| Anyone using Graham IC-70 w/ SME V? I had the same issue with my Hovland Music Groove II phono cable. I think it is a Cardas right-angle DIN. I loosened the set screw on the side of the DIN connector and rotated it 90 degrees. It was no problem. | |
| Share your real knowledge on cartridge arm matchin I find the Sumiko Celebration cartridge and SME V to be a very good (synergistic?) combination. I read that the cartridge was designed/voiced using an SME V arm and SME 30 table. This is a very good value cartridge.I plan to listen to and possibly... | |
| Slate vs Granite vs Maple? I have found that heavy brass footers draw the tiny vibrations away from my turntable and into a 4" maple platform with great results. The sound became cleaner, tighter and more focused. If I had the space and money, I would do this for each of my... | |
| SME record clamp causing convex playing surface Thanks for everone's response. I bought another washer which is half the thickness of the SME washer and did some listening tests. With the new washer, the LP was essentially flat on the platter and tightening the clamp slightly did create good co... | |
| SME record clamp causing convex playing surface This occurs with all of my records, any thickness. It is the original black SME washer that came with the table which I bought new from a dealer. I don't know the exact thickness or diameter of the washer, but I think it is just over an inch in di... | |
| SME record clamp causing convex playing surface Thanks Pcosta, I thought of that. If I don't tighten the clamp at all, the LP is flat but raised entirely off the platter by the thickness of the washer. If I tighten the clamp just enough so that the outer edge of the LP touches the platter, the ... | |
| Amp for EgglestonWorks Speakers? Eggleston Rosa with Pass Labs XA160. Room is about 15 X 16.5. Speakers are on the long side. The combination is quite good, but more power would probably be better. Egglestons need power. The Pass X350.5 or X600.5 would probably be ideal, though I... | |
| Best Cartridges for the Money You've Experienced Bolson,Your original question seems to imply an interest in the issue of "value". I have a Sumiko Pearwood Celebration on my SME V arm. It cost only $1500 and is available for $2K today in an updated form. It competes well with more expensive cart... |