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What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ?
Hi heat - low driver control - not as dynamic at lower volumes as others - transparent but there are more transparent - but so well rounded and as a whole they are great but I do wish they grabbed ahold of the drivers a little better but that’s pa... 
Stage III Concepts Cables - Any Advice/Feedback/Thoughts is deeply appreciated.
jetter Why because rather than talking theory or some specs or quoting some review I actually take the chance and step up and buy the stuff that interests me? Then I sometimes come on here when I am not sure about something and ask for help or adv... 
Stage III Concepts Cables - Any Advice/Feedback/Thoughts is deeply appreciated.
inna Thank you so much, this is the exact type of information I was hoping to hear. A couple of the cables are expensive but semi-normal for really good cables.The Stage III Concepts KRAKEN 1.5m Power Cable and the Stage III Concepts GRYPHON XL... 
Stage III Concepts Cables - Any Advice/Feedback/Thoughts is deeply appreciated.
Thanks  dave_b,Yes I was going to keep my Pass mono's until I heard the Soulution 530 with Stage III Concept Cables and heard that elusive...wow like I've never heard before. I wrote this thread because these cables cost as much as Pass mono's so ... 
Upgrade? Luxman M-900u and C-900u from Pass X250.8 - Simaudio Evolution P-8
Any of you guys ever hear the Soulution 530 Integrated?  
Upgrade? Luxman M-900u and C-900u from Pass X250.8 - Simaudio Evolution P-8
Actually Luxman had all kinds of problems with the former Distributor and that was why they made a change and took it back in house. Now they have a new person in the US that works for them or is contracted to work for them or the like hence the L... 
Upgrade? Luxman M-900u and C-900u from Pass X250.8 - Simaudio Evolution P-8
Thanks jafant,I love my new Magico's and LOVE my new Pass Labs XA-160.8 Monoblocks. Pass just works for me. I know there are better this and that I just have always like Pass Labs. This is my 6th or 7th Pass amp when counting my First Watt amps. I... 
Audio Research Ref 10 vs 40th Anniversary preamp
Was wondering if any of you guys could tell me what you think a good price on a ARC 40th Anniversary pre is? At what price is it too much and am I better off just moving to a newer ARC pre model? Is it better or as good as a 6? They seem to be aro... 
Ordered Magico S5 MK II traded S5 MK I - Thoughts - Feedback - Anyone here them?
Wolf_garcia The Magico S5 MK II Speakers come with very nice grill protectors just like you listed. They are easy to put on and remove and cover the entire front of the speaker protecting all the drivers and are held on by Maginets that have thin ... 
Ordered Magico S5 MK II traded S5 MK I - Thoughts - Feedback - Anyone here them?
rib61Yes there was some risk for sure but I’ve owned Magico’s for years and I have faith in the company. Every every new model has been significantly better than the prior so I was all in. No local dealers had them in their showrooms. They are all... 
Magico S5 Speaker - SET UP ADVICE PLEASE - Tow-In - Etc.
UPDATE:So my new Magico S5 MK II Speakers that I ordered on November 11, 2018 were delivered and installed in my room 3 days ago and I am psyched. I never ordered speakers brand new and had them made for me before this way just like I want them so... 
Ordered Magico S5 MK II traded S5 MK I - Thoughts - Feedback - Anyone here them?
UPDATE:So my new Magico S5 MK II Speakers that I ordered on November 11, 2018 were delivered and installed in my room 3 days ago and I am psyched. I never ordered speakers brand new and had them made for me before this way just like I want them so... 
Upgrade? Luxman M-900u and C-900u from Pass X250.8 - Simaudio Evolution P-8
trudatGreat info.Thank youUPDATE:So my new Magico S5 MK II Speakers that I ordered on November 11, 2018 were delivered and installed in my room 3 days ago and I am psyched. I never ordered speakers brand new and had them made for me before this ... 
Pass labs XA-160.8 monos - or -  Mark Levinson 536 monos for Magico's
AtmaSphere is cool and not something even on my radar. Thanks VAC - one of these just showed up on here. How are these? There are no reviews or anything but VAC is known as great stuff. Anyone hear of this preamp? VAC PHI 2.0 Preamp https://ww... 
Pass labs XA-160.8 monos - or -  Mark Levinson 536 monos for Magico's
Going for the Pass Labs XA160.8 Mono-Blocks and now trying to find a good matching preamp. Thinking maybe a neutral sounding tube preamp. What do you guys think?Nagra Jazz or maybe Zanden 3100?Any thoughts, idea or recommendations?