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Wanting separates but help needed .......

I have been pushing Focal 1037's with a Bat Integrated. I would like to upgrade to separates. I haven't a lot of knowledge as to were to go with today's amps / preamps. I have read a lot and tend to think that a Pass x250.5 and the new model 10 pre could be a good decision. Would McIntosh or others be a better choice? I'm in an area where you can't demo much ....... The rest of my system consists of:

EMM Labs - CDSA SE
2)JL Audio F113's
VPI SSMR
Aesthetix Rhea

Listening area is large - 32 x 40

Thank you in advance for the suggestions and guideance!

Zenieth (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

10-15-09

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10-15-09 Seems your listening area is rather large and perhaps may be ... Guidocorona

10-15-09 If you like the sound of your bat integrated,why not try bat ... Tpreaves

10-15-09 Why is this combo not right? on paper it seems like a good o ... Jaybo

10-15-09 "i have read a lot and tend to think that a pass x250.5 ... Phaelon

10-15-09 Because of the large area. i added the f113's and that helpe ... Zenieth

10-15-09 I'll try to shed a little on what i would like different fro ... Zenieth

10-15-09 I'm surprised to hear that the bat is warm sounding with the ... Phaelon

10-15-09 Plinius sa102 and m-8 Robertbrown

10-15-09 Phaelon, maybe warm isn't the right word. how about bright o ... Zenieth

10-15-09 Well, i take it that "bright or shiney" applies to ... Phaelon

10-15-09: Zenieth
Both would be included. However, the Rhea isn't as bad as the CDSA. I'm certain that is because of the tube compilation per channel. Never the less, I'm seaking a direction to better both sources. I read a lot of good stuff about Pass's .5 series products. It would great if there was a member who actually uses the product with the same 1037's. I have searched all of the threads and have come up empty handed. Your right about A'gon and it's resources. I want to choose wisely and not go sideways in my quest!
Zenieth (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

10-16-09 Before you spend a bundle on seperates, which may or may not ... Jmcgrogan2