Pass labs XA60.5 anything wrong with them.

Bo1972: With the Onkyo being a mutichannel home theater unit, are you able to run that in 2 channel only?

I have stunning results in both 2 channel and Multi channel. I use it and sell it both in stereo and in Multi channel. I prefer it over the XP-20 from Pass Labs even in stereo use which I had for 2 years. I talked about this several times with Pass Labs. My stage is even deeper and wider than I had with the XP-20. The Onkyo with Audyssey Pro has a more sharp individual focus of instruments and voices. But that is not even the most surprising part. 2nd and 3th voices on recordings are a lot more easy to follow. Because the articulation is better. I never heard 2nd and 3 th voices this clear. It is the same with instruments. For every person it is that easy to focus on every single part of the recording.

Bo1972: Thanks for the info. Very interesting that it beats the XP-20. It's also a lot less expensive! How's the phono section on the Onkyo?

No the phono section is not that special. You have to hear it how unique the Onkyo PR-SC5509 with my measurement is. Because I would not believe wenn someone would say this story. I would say it is the biggest bullshit I ever heard. I understand that it is difficult to believe. I have plans to modify the Onkyo with better parts later this year. The person who does my technical support is exeptional good in technique. He modified many expensive amp's and sources from clients. I think we can reach even a higher level.

Ok, cool, sounds good. Good luck with that. Speaking of Onkyo, why not this preamp from them?

http://us.onkyo.com/Products/model.php?m=P-3000R&class=Reference&source=prodClass