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Jeff Rowland Pre with Pass Labs X350.5 or X600.5
i just got a offer for a new condition but used Bel Canto Pre3 at half its price... just wonder would the Pre3 match up with the Pass X150.5?Cheers... 
Jeff Rowland Pre with Pass Labs X350.5 or X600.5
finally got to hear the Capri + 102 in action... though I am not familiar with the rest of the system, the audition at least confirmed that the setup is not "lean, bring & forward".one step closer to getting the Capri to match the X150.5, hope... 
Jeff Rowland Pre with Pass Labs X350.5 or X600.5
Yes.. marantz is defintely not harsh...cheers 
Jeff Rowland Pre with Pass Labs X350.5 or X600.5
oh.. the CDP is Marant SA11S2cheers 
Pre Amp for Pass Labs X150.5
Thanks Talon4 and Tvad. 
Pre Amp for Pass Labs X150.5
just to make sure i get it right. X150.5 has gain of 30 dB and Balanced input impedance of 30,000 Ohm. say i have 2 pre:A) Balance Output Impedance of 750 Ohm, Gain of 4 dB, every step in volume increment is 3 dBB) Balance Output Impedance of 80 O... 
Pre Amp for Pass Labs X150.5
besides the impedance matching, i read that the gain also plays a part. just don't know how, someone pls enlighten me.the X150.5 has a gain of 30dB, say the pre has a output gain of 14 dB, what does this mean? what if the pre now has a gain of jus... 
Jeff Rowland Pre with Pass Labs X350.5 or X600.5
thanks dave.. The capri sure sounds delicious . . . 
Jeff Rowland Pre with Pass Labs X350.5 or X600.5
Hi Guidocorona, ok think i'm unclear with what i really wanted.. still feeling high from the x150.5 :) ... maybe easier if i tell u what i want to avoid: lean, bright and forward sound.Cheers.... 
Jeff Rowland Pre with Pass Labs X350.5 or X600.5
Hi all,I am looking for a pre-amp for my Pass LAbs X150.5like Arupg, i am also after "laid-back easy going sound"would Capri + X150.5 give me what I want? or should i look else where?Thanks 
Pre Amp for Pass Labs X150.5
Thanks for all replies. really appreciate it.Anyone has any comments on the Jeff Rowland Capri? It fits my budget perfectly. Out impedance is also a good match: 80 ohms balanced & 40 ohms unbalanced. Cheers 
Pre Amp for Pass Labs X150.5
Hi Bikerduud,Thanks for the reply.I always hear ppl say about impedance match up btw pre and power, esp for Pass power. Could you u pls kinldy enlighten me with some actual figures?Thanks.