favorite pass amp?

I actually have my Pass Aleph 30 is driving average efficiency (not high efficiency) speakers in a 12'x17' room with plenty of volume. Unless your room is huge or your speakers are super demanding, there is plenty of power for moderately loud volumes. Most normal listening levels use only a few watts anyway.

Mjcmt, I want to get An Aleph 3 or 30, depending on what input I gather from those who've owned them. The amp will be driving an efficient DIY MTM design, electically crossed at aroung 80hz. with a slope between 18 and 24db/oct. Also, should I consider an Aleph 5, or isn't the extra oomph worth it as far as the difference in sound quality and soundstage worth it?

Thanks,

S.H.

S.H.
Funny that you mention DIY MTM speakers. That is what I have. Seas Excell magnesium drivers, with a DiApolito designed crossover, internal wired with Kimber. I'm not sure about the efficiency, probably 88-90db.

I opted for the Aleph 30 over the 3 because of better bass impact, lower noise floor, and slightly less current draw (only 200w). The sound is simply unbelievable. Have considered upgrading but haven't heard anything better for the $$. The only upgrade would be the Aleph pre. I have a Cary 308 cdp and I have had the Cary/AES pre and now have an Audio Refinement(tube sounding)pre. Beautiful synergy but I understand the Aleph prehas perfect synergy with the amp. The price is holding me back, though.

SH, Email me if you want or post here.

Mike

SH,

Funny you should mention DIY MTM speakers. I use Seas Ecell 5" magnesium drivers with a DiApolito designed xover and Kimber internal wiring. About 88-90db. Play remarkably loud with 30w. I opted for the Aleph 30 over the 3 because of better bass impact, lower noise floor, and slightly less current draw (only 200w). Unbeleivable sounding with Aleph, Cary 308 cdp and Audio Refinement pre. I would like to get the Aleph pre but it is a bit pricey for me. I had the Cary/AES DJH pre but the AR has better synergy. I understand that the Aleph P pre has perfect synergy. That will be my only upgrade in electronics.

Email me if you want to talk further, or post here.
Mike

Have any of you had a chance to compared the Aleph J with previous Alephs and or the XA series. As a point of reference I use Joule LA 150-MKII which can drive fairly low input imepdances and Merlin VSMs which efficient (89db) and have very linear impedance almost all above 8ohm and dipping to 6.5 or so at its lowest.