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Reference 3a MM de Capo i with Pass Labs?

Just want to know if somebody has heard the combination between the Reference 3a MM de Capo i speakers (I own) and a Pass Labs power amplifier (I'm looking for a used Aleph 3 model). I usually hear jazz and classic (sometimes rock). Thanks!.

My actual sistem:
Shanling SCD T-200 superaudio cd player.
Parasound Halo P-3 preamp.
PS audio HCA-2 power amp.
Synergistic Research speaker cables
Acoustic Zen interconnect cables
gustamur
tweak1
3,651 posts
 
I don't see what you would gain over the HCA. If anything contact Cullen Audio and ask for a quote to upgrade it. Also it is very cable and interconnect sensitive. I recommend Tek Line Cables Reference power cords and Clear Day Audio interconnectrs and speaker cables. Both companies offer a mney back. I think you'll be glad you did this before sellling the HCA
gustamur OP
5 posts
 
Thanks for the advice. I'm not going to sell the HCA, I just want to hear the system with other amplification -maybe somebody has it-(and I read very good reviews about the pass labs aleph 3). About the cables I'm agree with you (I need to change my power cords and hear another speaker cables and interconnects).
martykl
3,578 posts
 
I used to own de Capos and always preferred them with tubes.

Marty
mrderrick
292 posts
 
I used Atmasphere M60 Mk III OTLs with the Capo Is that I had. The combination of the minimal crossover on the tweeter and driving the mid/bass full range with an OTL made for a phenomenal match. You may want to research the retired Reference 3a forum over on the Audio Circle. You might find the input that you are looking for there.
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