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Bachtoven
February 18, 2015, 06:55 PM
I just placed an order for this amp--can hardly wait! I should have it in two weeks or so, and I'll post my thoughts and some photos after it settles in. Does anyone here have any experience with one?
rbbert
February 18, 2015, 08:14 PM
Since 2011 or so...
joeinid
February 18, 2015, 08:27 PM
Big congratulations John! I love my XA60.5's and am thinking about the point 8 series now. Pass gear is awesome.
kzhtoo
February 18, 2015, 08:38 PM
Congrats. [emoji4] I had the INT30A for awhile. Liked it so much that I bought the Pass separates later on.
Bachtoven
February 18, 2015, 08:43 PM
Thanks, everyone. The dealer just told me that it might be only one week or so...I like the sound of that!
Mechnutt
February 19, 2015, 12:49 AM
Congrats on the amp. I love my X250 and I am thinking about upgrading to the 250.5 or 250.8. They are space heaters though and are great here in the MN winters.

Looking forward to your impressions. It should make those Dali's sing.
Ritmo
February 19, 2015, 06:59 AM
Very nice John, congratulations!
Bachtoven
February 26, 2015, 11:25 PM
It arrived today--wow! I'm hearing details that I've never heard before. The speed and transparency are fantastic...and that's right out of the box! No doubt it will continue to improve as it breaks in.

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac354/Bachtoven/Pass1_zpsuvqwwncf.jpg

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac354/Bachtoven/System%201_zpsv7zqjyds.jpg
joeinid
February 26, 2015, 11:33 PM
Congratulations John! It certainly will get better. Enjoy the ride.
Ritmo
February 26, 2015, 11:58 PM
Very nice! :congrats:
kkfan
February 27, 2015, 01:54 AM
Wonderful!

Is that a CD player you have immediately above the amp? What make is it?
joeinid
February 27, 2015, 03:24 AM
Looks like an Esoteric K-03 CD player.


Wonderful!

Is that a CD player you have immediately above the amp? What make is it?
kkfan
February 27, 2015, 03:52 AM
Looks like an Esoteric K-03 CD player.

Thanks! :)
rbbert
February 27, 2015, 10:04 AM
Interesting that Bachtoven's sig doesn't list the 'table and Parasound phono pre-amp (I assume) ;)
Bachtoven
February 27, 2015, 10:56 AM
Yes, it's an Esoteric K-03.

I so rarely use the 'table that it's hardly worth listing!
rbbert
February 27, 2015, 11:37 AM
...I so rarely use the 'table that it's hardly worth listing!
You have to be careful with that kind of talk around here :D:D

I don't even have mine on my rack anymore...
kkfan
February 27, 2015, 01:36 PM
Yes, it's an Esoteric K-03.

I so rarely use the 'table that it's hardly worth listing!

That Esoteric must be heavenly, eh? [emoji4]
Bachtoven
February 27, 2015, 11:25 PM
That Esoteric must be heavenly, eh? [emoji4]

Yes, it is, and the combination of it and the Pass...whew!
Mike
February 27, 2015, 11:31 PM
Congrats! What a dream combo.

Nelson Pass is a genius.


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BlueFox
February 27, 2015, 11:46 PM
I will second that. In addition to sounding great, Pass gear is solid. I can't imagine it breaking. Have fun.
Bachtoven
March 29, 2015, 01:13 PM
It's sounding so sweet! Probably pretty well broken in by now.
Bachtoven
March 24, 2016, 11:01 PM
Update: I traded it in for a PrimaLuna Premium Dialogue HP--to my ears, it sounds far richer and more musical. I'm a tube convert! But, as solid state goes, Pass makes a fine product.
Paul
March 25, 2016, 12:22 AM
, it sounds far richer and more musical. I'm a tube convert!

That sounds like tube :lol: What kind of tubes do you use on yours ? I heard the nothing but good thing about the Dialogue HP . Congrats !
joeinid
March 25, 2016, 12:53 AM
Update: I traded it in for a PrimaLuna Premium Dialogue HP--to my ears, it sounds far richer and more musical. I'm a tube convert! But, as solid state goes, Pass makes a fine product.


Awesome! Congratulations John, I still want to hear the PL gear. Love all the auto bias and tube protection built in.
Bachtoven
March 25, 2016, 02:18 AM
That sounds like tube :lol: What kind of tubes do you use on yours ? I heard the nothing but good thing about the Dialogue HP . Congrats !
I'm using the stock El 34 power tubes and 12 AU7 pre-amp tubes. I don't plan to be a "tube roller"! I might upgrade to Gold Lion tubes when these wear out.
Paul
March 25, 2016, 02:23 AM
I'm using the stock El 34 power tubes and 12 AU7 pre-amp tubes. I don't plan to be a "tube roller"! I might upgrade to Gold Lion tubes when these wear out.

You don't have to. However since the unit takes the KT88 and KT120 as well. You might want to try some KT 120 to get some different flavour. I do understand you listening to lot of classical music and you might find different tubes give you whole different presentation from same amp. Just my 2 cents. Enjoy it John.


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Bachtoven
March 25, 2016, 02:25 AM
You don't have to. However since the unit takes the KT88 and KT120 as well. You might want to try some KT 120 to get some different flavour. I do understand you listening to lot of classical music and you might find different tubes give you whole different presentation from same amp. Just my 2 cents. Enjoy it John.


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Thanks. I've considered the KT 120s when the time comes. I just don't want to give up that magical midrange!
Paul
March 25, 2016, 02:27 AM
Thanks. I've considered the KT 120s when the time comes. I just don't want to give up that magical midrange!

I hear you. Love my AirTight ATM 3 with EL34 as well. That mid range is to die for. :thumbsup:


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