Hegel vs Pass - can anyone describe the differences?

bthomas9 said:
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I'm exactly the opposite...waiting on amps
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What are they?
 
Audioseduction said:
You just got the .8s not too long ago. Are you ready to dump them so soon? I know my xa160.5 are lifers for me.
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Ready to 'dump them'? No. Are they lifers? No. Do I change equipment casually? No. Each piece of equipment is auditioned and purchased to get me closer to my goals. No gear is without its flaws and if I can find something that either has less flaws or has more synergy with my system and/or goals then I will contemplate a change.

I am curious about the Hegel because it's often matched with Magico - and I have Magico speakers.
 
Well...I'm waiting on ONE amp...not AMPS plural like big dog Mike to go with my Red S1's as pictured.
 
I read this a while ago on TAS regarding the Pass sound

" Each generation of amplifiers he has produced has been a bit cleaner, has better low-level transients and dynamics, and is sweeter and more detailed. He has also been consistent in the way he “voices” his amplifiers: open and detailed, not warm and forgiving; extended highs and flat levels of upper midrange energy; equally flat mid and upper bass, with no gimmicks to give the sound more punch and “rhythm.”

So this is neutral ?

If that what it means maybe its the reason I chose an ATI over Pass. the ATI is so neutral for a lot less money and has great quality and durability.
 
bthomas9 said:
Well...I'm waiting on ONE amp...not AMPS plural like big dog Mike to go with my Red S1's as pictured.
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A huge congrats! The S1's are beeeeee-u-tiful. Love the red. Do you have pics of them in your room? Would love to see if you do.
 
madfloyd said:
A huge congrats! The S1's are beeeeee-u-tiful. Love the red. Do you have pics of them in your room? Would love to see if you do.
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Room is in a bit of disarray right now with gear change. I promise I will as soon as it gets cleaned up.
 
CPP said:
I read this a while ago on TAS regarding the Pass sound

" Each generation of amplifiers he has produced has been a bit cleaner, has better low-level transients and dynamics, and is sweeter and more detailed. He has also been consistent in the way he “voices” his amplifiers: open and detailed, not warm and forgiving; extended highs and flat levels of upper midrange energy; equally flat mid and upper bass, with no gimmicks to give the sound more punch and “rhythm.”

So this is neutral ?

If that what it means maybe its the reason I chose an ATI over Pass. the ATI is so neutral for a lot less money and has great quality and durability.
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In general, the Pass gear is fairly neutral, but it does differ slightly from model to model. Even with the .5 or .8 series there are some tonal balance differences.
 
bthomas9 said:
Room is in a bit of disarray right now with gear change. I promise I will as soon as it gets cleaned up.
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I understand. I wouldn't worry about having just the one H30. The sound will probably be purer in stereo and there's plenty of power. I know I wouldn't be considering the monos!
 
bthomas9 said:
Did you leave the tubes in the picture so you wouldn't feel like you were cheating on them with all the BEEFY SS amplification?!?! :evil:
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I was doing some tube rolling at the time.....getting all my little tube soldiers ready for action.
 
madfloyd said:
I understand. I wouldn't worry about having just the one H30. The sound will probably be purer in stereo and there's plenty of power. I know I wouldn't be considering the monos!
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One H30 easily drove my S5 speakers.
 
rrwmd said:
Ahh...OK. H30 with S1's. Nice!

What pre?
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open auditions being held over the next few weeks/month. Depends on my allowance money ;)

Short list to include P30, REF5se, "budget" pre ARC SP20. I'm open for suggestions too.
 
anyone help me with how to post thumbnail pictures so i don't fill the whole screen again with a picture post?!?! TIA
 
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