Plinius SA-103 , 1.5 year old
do you recommend it?
i can't find Pass Labs X250.5 used |
finally i bought PASS LABS X350.5 , 40W Class A
can someone recommend on cables? DAC? Pre ?
thanks |
i want to buy also the rest of the Electra system to enjoy also HT .
room is around 400 sqft
budget 5-8K
used /mint condition also an option for me
i'm from Houston , TX
what i need to buy? (maybe it's must for me to starch my budget in order to really drive my system property )
processor for HT , what model?
AMP:
stereo or multi?
i red that Pass Labs , Parasound Halo , Musical fidality , Simaudio , Classe , NAD M3 ,
specially Class A , are perfect math for them.
integrated:
i like the idea of using only one items to drive the speaker and save a lot of space in my living room
do you think it's a good idea to use it?
if i'm buying processor , i need also DAC ?
cables?
i watch most of my movies from my computer , also music
should i buy sound card?
i'm totally confused! |
i got offer for PASS LABS , brand new for $6500
slightly over my budget
i'm sure this is an amazing AMP
any other AMP that cheaper and also can be consider? |
this how i bought the Focal:
i started to find good speakers for around $2-3K
i red a lot of reviews online
then i remember that i had Focal sound in my car a few years ago and i loved them very much.
so i started to read review for focal.
i deiced i want 1028 BE and started to seek for good deal for them , then i was telling myself "why not to buy a speaker that i will do not replace for many years? even if i will move to a bigger house? then found 1038 BE brand new in sealed box for only $7100 (overseas , and i import them)
now i have a dream speakers in my living room that i never even listen to this model (or 1028)
maybe i'm so stupid , but i believe somehow that i chose the right speakers.
now i just need to dream to buy the Focal utopia someday.
now i think i need to focus on stereo and save money for HT
what do you think about integrated?
ModWright KWI 200 Integrated
or other brands
about DAC:
Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2 for example also can be use as PRE
second thing: if i will buy AV processor i still need PRE/DAC
i'm confusing about that also
for AMP i red that those can be good match with Focal:
Parasound Halo , Simaudio , Pass Lab , ModWright 100/150 , NAD M3 , Accuphase , Musical Fidelity Ams
there is more? |
Also Audio research
i red that the focal is very bright and clear and need warm AMP
they working great with Tube AMP and class A
correct? |
the budget i wrote it's only for electronics
not for HT and not for the rest of Electra speakers for HT |
Kzhtoo , thank you very much for the info
now i think i need to focus on the stereo because i already have the speakers
or maybe to buy also the Electra center and sub for 3.1
do you have a recommend for electronics for that?
i can get almost any brand for around 30% off the MSRP
if i understand you right
i need now AMP , DAC , Pre Amp with HT bypass
what brand and models?
also Cables:
there is so many models
what should i choose? |
Kzhtoo ,thanks so much! i don't know what i will do without your help!
i went to few store , they don't know anything about Focal.
i have around 25% discount directly from Pass
i can buy the X250.5 for $6.5
http://hometheaterreview.com/pass-labs-x2505-stereo-amplifier-reviewed/
i think it's better to get enough power so when i will move to a bigger house i will not need to buy another Amp ,
right?
or should i choose only Class A Amp but with more power?
what about integrated amp , you think it's not good idea?
i red that those are great:
Simaudio
Modwright KWI 200
Musical fidelity
NAD M3 |
Kzhtoo
yes i'm playing from my computer with optic cable
Parasound Halo are great , my only concern is:
only few Watts using Class A
is that ok?
there is a AMP that using more class A watts?
Simaudio
Modwright 150 (stereo amp) or KWI 200 integrated
Pass Labs X250.5 , XA60.5
Nad M3
i can try to find used in mint condition
or seek for good deal on new model , usually around 20-25% less then MSRP price
Class A only AMP like XA60.5
how does it works? 60W per channel can drive the speakers for high level like 250W (X250.5)?
X250.5 output 190W more per channel
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here some Amp i found:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-mbl-7006-integrated-amplifier-2012-12-06-integrateds-20701
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-bmc-s1-amp-2012-12-11-amplifiers-90291
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-modwright-kwi-200-integrated-power-amplifier-with-optional-dac-phono-installed-2012-12-09-amplifiers-95076-la-selva-beach-ca
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-pass-labs-xa-60-5-2012-11-24-amplifiers-50678-uncastillo-aragon
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-simaudio-w-7-2-channel-amplifier-2012-11-27-amplifiers-46033
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-luxman-l-507u-integrated-customer-trade-save-40-warranty-2012-11-27-amplifiers-92009
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-classe-ampifier-ca-2100-as-new-2012-12-04-amplifiers-70510-forked-island-la |
Mboldda1
thanks , i will try
now i'm focus on PRE and Cables
TUBE pre it's a good idea?
what is the cost to replace lamps?
how often ?
2-3 models you recommend? then i will look for them
interconnect and speakers cable:
on the Pass labs user manual i got they recommend to get thick and short , silver or copper cable
2-3 models you recommend? then i will look for them
and something that confused me:
DAC with pre build in will work for me or i should must to buy dedicate Pre? |
Kzhtoo and Aaronknock
budget can be strach in order to get compete and satisfide system.
XA60.5 , i know it's Mono , i got good deal for pair of them
i thought about XA60.5 only because i'm afraid the XA30.5 will to weak (30w only)
a lot of 1038 BE owner love the Simaudio integrated 600i and 700i , this is the model you heared and didn't liked?
i have stupid quastion:
if i'm buying DAC that come also with PRE , why i need to buy also seperate PRE ?
DAC:
what model do you recommend to buy?
i like the NAD DAC (only the design)
speakers and interconct:
what brand to buy? |
Kzhtoo
sound great!
i didn't thought about Mac mini , small and powerful
how can i upgrade the power supply?
didn't understand:
if the DAC have PRE built in , why i need to buy also PRE?
i spoke with 1038 owner , he tried many options
he like PRE with Tube and power Amp
but finally he bought Simaudio 700i (maybe to save space on the living room , not sure why)
what do you think ?
because i'm new to the HI-FI world , maybe i need to start small and later to sell and upgrade?
what will be the best AMP for lower value?
if i will get 90% from the lower value amp instead of 100% from XA60.5 it will be ok with me
for DAC
what are my options?
Audio Research or NAD M51 , are the best or should i consider more models?
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what about this integrated amp?
http://hometheaterreview.com/modwright-instruments-inc-kwi-200-intergrated-power-amplifier/ |
