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Review: Pass Labs X350.5 Amplifier
Now I want to try one. I had prefered the 350 to the 250 because I found it more laid back and gentle sounding. However I still felt it was a bit too clean and percise for my liking. I know that should be a good thing... but I like some extra musi... 
Sonus Faber Amati or what....
The Sonus Faber's that I've heard have a nice sound to them. I can see why some might find their voicing incomparible in any other speaker, so they may just be your thing. However if you are looking at that sort of money I'd advice you take a look... 
Review: Jeff Rowland Design Concentra mkIIp Amplifier
Yeah that was nice of you Ovature. And by the way it also could just be that synergistically it worked well in their systems. Of course maybe they just haven't heard better cause you'd know that for sure. How bloody presumptuous. 
who lives where?
I'm in Toronto 
equitech vs. BPT
Well I haven't got a good answer for you but I do have a word of advice. Equi=tech isn't exactly an "audiophile" company so if you do compare the products I would strongly suggest trying a decent power chord on the equi=tech. The BPT folk provide ... 
Personal speaker evolution
Mine's a pretty short list,Assortment of Ghetto Blasters,TEAC home theater combo set $1500 (including reciever etc.)Neuance Spatial Grand 3's ($800)Tannoy Definition D700 ($4600)Piega P-10's (I imagine for quite some time, do speakers get any bett... 
How's my imaging?
Hello, I've had exactly the same issue in my system and I noticed the following things. First of all the height at which you sit relative to the tweeter can cause the image to move up and give you the voice of god effect (tm). I find that normally... 
Which Pre-amps Will Allow Two Subs
I think the ARC LS12 has 3 outputs, 2 balanced and one single ended, all driven. You would most likely need an XLR to RCA converter for the sub but if your amps are being driven single ended this could be the ticket. Look into it though. 
SETs vs. Push/Pull
Hello Tomryan, I have a pair of the Granite 860's. They can reasonably drive my Piega P-10's. The 30 Watts of Triode is heavenly and bass is really really good for thirty watts of power. Of course at 8400 a pair you'd better get something. If you'... 
Pass Labs X-1 Preamp Questions:
1. The pass X-1 is sensitive to cables and cords. The best moderately priced solution I've found is the cardas golden reference PC, and Harmonic Tech Magic link cabling2. Get a good solid platform under it, but as far as cones etc. goes I noticed ... 
Musical Fidelity A308 pre vs. Pass Labs x-1
My vote would go with the Pass. I've heard both and I don't think there's much of a contest, the pass just captures the subtle inner nuances of the music and it's high frequency airiness and openess I've never really heard the equal of. I use it i...