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Aleph 3 safe to operate?

I've just found a Pass Aleph amplifier (6 of them actually) at an audio hoarder estate sale. It's a new in the box Aleph 3. Would it be safe to turn on without having to purchase a Variac first?

Also, I think I'd like to use it and another Aleph amp to power a pair of B&W 802 S2 with North Creek crossovers in a bi-wire configuration. If I use an Aleph 3 for the mids and highs what would the consensus be for the best amp to use for the bass drivers - I can choose from a pair of Aleph 0, an Aleph 0s, an Aleph 5 or another 3.

Also, I am currently using a Threshold Stasis 3 that was updated a number of years ago by Jon Soderberg and have been happily living with it and my North Creek Borealis' for a long time. Keep the Threshold or sub one of the aforementioned. I can't keep all of them per wife - DOH!

Thanks for your opinions

An Old Noob

 

 

lesbaxter
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stereo5
6,533 posts
 

If the amp is brand new, there is no reason to use a variance,  just turn it on and enjoy it. Variance really not needed for a brand new item and the amp is not really that old to begin with. 

dill
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It could be at least 25 years old.

lesbaxter OP
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Thanks for the replies - I'm currently listening to a pair of Aleph 0 and now I'm REALLY not sure what to do. Anyone ever check the electric bill after a month of listening to these for four or so hours a day?

Jasonbourne, I do love the Stasis 3 but how well will it mesh with any of the Alephs? Would you use it over a pair of 3s for example?

 

gdnrbob
4,489 posts
 

Why don't you just contact Mr. Pass?

Bob

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jond
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Not could be it is at least 25 years old a variac would be the best way to go about it but if you're willing to suck it and see just plug it in.

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