Biggest impact: moving from integrated to separates
"and the ability to avoid complications with an extra interconnect outweighed the benefits of seperates. I was completely wrong" Being a seperates guy for decades im now running an integrated and coudnt be happier so I disagree with this statement totally.It depends on where your system level is,if you take what a great amp and pre amp cost .Add the cost of a nice set of ICs ,throw that cost at a great integrated and be done with it. |
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The Mac c47 is a good piece, I actually own one. A benefit you also get a decent DAC and an "ok" phono. I'd love to hear about a comparison of it vs your Pass phono. : ) I bet you can find a dealer within an hour or 2 that has a c47 you can in home demo. Also try the find a dealer section on the pass website, you might have someone closer than you think who carries something like an xp-10. I found a pass dealer 40minutes from my house this way recently. Keep your eyes open for one of those small VACs I sent, that will destroy all these. |
Since you like your speakers, you may want to consider these as options to improve sound without spending a lot : 1) Are there mods available for the amp? Also consider tube upgrades. 2) Are there fuses that could be upgraded to hifi fuses? 3) Consider a quality power cord that brings out the best in your amp. 4) Consider a subwoofer (or two)- you'd be surprised what they add to the midrange and overall imaging of your system. |
