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June 27, 2023, 04:09 PM #1Audioshark
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Pass Labs now in Black
It’s a black powder coat.
Black finish additional cost:
$500 for stereo amp/integrated
$1000 for monos
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June 27, 2023, 05:02 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Pass Labs now in Black
I love it! It’s especially classy with the blue meters.
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June 27, 2023, 05:19 PM #3Senior Member
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Re: Pass Labs now in Black
I agree. The blue is a nice contrast.
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June 27, 2023, 07:01 PM #4Senior Member
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That rocks. I am going to spray paint my XP-22.
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June 27, 2023, 08:01 PM #5Senior Member
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I can't wait for the first review to come out and claim a "darker mid-range combined with greater air in the upper freq" .............
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June 27, 2023, 10:03 PM #6Senior Member
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Dave, You really need to learn the subtlety of sarcasm.
Originally Posted by Mikado463
I can't wait for the first review to come out and claim a "darker mid-range combined with greater air in the upper freq" .............Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2 X 2, Esoteric Grandioso C1X Solo PreAmp, Bricasti M21 DAC & M32 Mono Amplifiers, Antipodes K-50 Server with 4TB internal SSD
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June 28, 2023, 11:10 AM #7Senior Member
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Re: Pass Labs now in Black
Looks great in black. Nice to have the option.
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June 28, 2023, 11:42 AM #8Senior Member
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Well, all the reflections off the silver face do distract from the listening experience. Myself, I am tired of the all black look since the 80s so I prefer the silver face units from anyone. Originally Posted by Mikado463
I can't wait for the first review to come out and claim a "darker mid-range combined with greater air in the upper freq" .............-----------------
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June 28, 2023, 12:41 PM #9Senior Member
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Craig, all in good fun ! Originally Posted by crwilli
How's the C7 running ?? any thoughts on a new ZO6 ?Cheers ! …. Dave
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June 30, 2023, 11:51 PM #10Senior Member
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You forgot to mention a "blacker" background. Originally Posted by Mikado463
I can't wait for the first review to come out and claim a "darker mid-range combined with greater air in the upper freq" .............
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July 1, 2023, 09:15 AM #11Senior Member
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‘17 C7 GS still running great @ 21,000 miles. Gets out on the track once or twice a year to cleaned out.
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July 1, 2023, 09:29 AM #12Audioshark
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That’s a Killer car. I had one. You can seriously get them today for a great price with low miles. The ladies dig the C7’s. I’m not sure they know what to think of the C8, which looks like it was designed with a ruler. Originally Posted by crwilli
I had a C8 for about 3 days. Glad I sold it. Hearing about all kinds of issues. My C7 GS was rock solid and the ladies loved it!
I’m on the wait list for a z06, but as time goes on, and the problems keep popping up with it online, my interest is decreasing.
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July 1, 2023, 10:17 AM #13Senior Member
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I agree. I definitely choose silver when possible. I'm saving up for a new streamer to purchase from Mike (as if I'd buy from anyone else) and definitely going to choose the silver option! Originally Posted by Shadowfax
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July 2, 2023, 05:03 PM #14Senior Member
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Much prefer the C7 myself , the last real Corvette IMO ..!! Originally Posted by Mike
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I am using my (black) Pass Labs First Watt SIT-3 in my main rig, while waiting patiently (Mike
for my VAC Master 300 (black) to arrive. I am surprised at how beautifully the SIT-3 performs with my 91 dB speakers in the big room. Of course, the volume on the VAC Master Pre is set at about 11:00 vs the normal 9:00, but what I am hearing from the First Watt is very, very nice. This amp is a keeper, and I am sure I will work it in somewhere in the future.
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July 12, 2023, 10:12 AM #16Senior Member
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Is the standard silver finish anodized? If so the pricing structure is odd as powder coating is about 1/3rd the cost of black anodizing.
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July 25, 2023, 07:56 PM #17Junior Member
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I understand the black is available on the amps and integrated amps. Will it also be available on the preamps?
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July 25, 2023, 08:02 PM #18Audioshark
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One thing at a time they told me. Originally Posted by danielk141
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July 25, 2023, 08:16 PM #19Junior Member
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Thanks! I'm hoping it happens.......
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July 25, 2023, 10:49 PM #20Senior Member
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Lol, most of my DIY Pass stuff are in black cases. Much smoother sound 😂
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