swede58
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| Class A: Accuphase vs Pass Labs house sound? I have compared the E800 against the Pass int250. (never left class A during the audition) I thought the Pass sounded a bit more open with a more powerful bass compared to the more laid back and darker sounding Accuphase. Build wise they are ... | |
| Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs @ddafoe So the Bryston 4B3 was leaner than the Pass X250.8? Is the bass more controlled in the 4B3 or is the X250.8 just fuller? I’m looking for an amp for my Magnepans which needs an amp with meat on the bones. Pass or Bryston?……. | |
| Accuphase vs Esoteric Maybe you also should consider a Diablo. A review from a Swedish HiFi mag SENSUAL RAW STRENGTH "Connecting this threatening beast to the setup turned out to be a completely dizzying experience. Even though I had the integrated sledgehammer Esot... | |
| Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101 @kamphu How did the Pass X250.8 compare to the Diablo and Vitus? | |
| Do have anyone to purchase Audio Research REF 75SE in 2021? @pwhinson That’s interesting as Pass amps are known for being a great match with Magnepans. Jim Smith wrote: ” Having worked at Magnepan, I still have some friends there. I know for a fact that some folks at Magnepan think that this X seri... | |
| Do have anyone to purchase Audio Research REF 75SE in 2021? @pwhinson interesting. Which Pass .8 amp are you using as an ampstand and how would you describe the difference between the two amps? | |
| Gryphon Diablo 300 with YG Hailey 2.2s? ”Should work great - YG pairs well with warmish SS that can double down to 2ohmsShould work great - YG pairs well with warmish SS that can double down to 2ohms” Power Output: 2 x 300W (8 Ohm), 2 x 600W (4 Ohm), 2 x 950W (2 Ohm) | |
| Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies? From the several people recommending the Pass Labs amps, is there a strong preference for their class A versus their class AB amps? Unless you move up to the most powerful XAs I don't think they have enough juice for the 86db Magnepans. As I ... | |
| Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies? There is really only one that I believe is a perfect match. "PASS LABS". Class "A" high current output if you can afford it, partnered with one of their spectacular preamps. Kent English at Pass recommends their X.8 series for Magnepans. | |
| Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies? In another forum Jim Smith wrote: 2 - "Having worked at Magnepan, I still have some friends there. I know for a fact that some folks at Magnepan think that this X series - including the 260.8 & 350.8 - may be the best sounding amps that they h... | |
| Pass XA 25 versus Parasound A21+ - anyone compare? erik_squires”From what I’ve read of listeners who I felt had good critical listening skills and weren’t just total Pass fanboys, they may perform at theri best with big cabinet speakers like Tannoys and Klipsch or big JBLs.”Strange. I have seen a ... | |
| 100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids ”hedonism” The Pass point-8 series is definitely more neutral than the .5Great amps! | |
| Short List of Amps I prefer over the Pass Labs XA25 or INT 25 audiofoundIn what way was the int250 different from the Diablo 300? | |
| replace Mcintosh with Luxman chainsdb Can you please describe the jaw dropping difference between the two amps? | |
| Pass X260.8 vs Bryston 7B3 nekoaudioIn what way do they differ? |