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  1. Maz65

    Recent Pass Labs and Wilson Sophia 3

    Hi John and all, during these months I changed my setup and I found a good step forward in listening with a McIntosh C70 preamplifier. For me is an ending game. I know it can sounds like an heresy coupling Mc with Pass, but the results in my room and setup are excellent. It was started like a...
  2. Maz65

    Recent Pass Labs and Wilson Sophia 3

    The volume with my ARC LS 28 is more or less the same as yours, 19 - 22/23 . Due to the high gain of ARC preamplifiers I sent an email to Pass Labs before buying the 250.8, and the suggestion was: "I understand, but as I recall the Ls28 was pretty glorious with the SE output which has a gain...
  3. Maz65

    Recent Pass Labs and Wilson Sophia 3

    In the meantime... I bought the X250.8 and with my ARC LS28 + Sophia 3 I can say it is a great match. Music flows in a very natural way, I'm very satisfied about the final result. About cables: for speakers the Purist Audio Aqueous, for electronics a mix of VDH The First metal screen, Accuphase...
  4. Maz65

    Recent Pass Labs and Wilson Sophia 3

    Thank you @medwardo for your contribution. In the meantime I wrote at Pass Labs and the first suggested listening choice is to try ARC LS28 + X250.8 for the first run.
  5. Maz65

    Recent Pass Labs and Wilson Sophia 3

    Hi all Wilson lovers, sorry for the little crossposting due to involve Wilson and Pass owners, if anyone has experience in matching Sophias 3 and Pass Labs equipment I will be glad to receive your comments: https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/recent-pass-labs-and-wilson-sophia-3.27680/ thanks...
  6. Maz65

    Recent Pass Labs and Wilson Sophia 3

    Hi all, I wish to pair my Wilson Sophia 3s with a Pass Labs amplifier. I'm struggled between the various candidate combinations and because I have not the possibility to test them all together. A good starting, before try to listening somenthing, could be an advice from all of you with similar...
  7. Maz65

    SS ARC for the next summer ;-)

    Thank you for your comment, in a very old house installing an aircon could be a problem bigger than simply buying an amp to be used for few months during the year. Back to the topic, it seems I should look at some recent alternatives, like Belcanto or other amps. I also read some bad comments...
  8. Maz65

    SS ARC for the next summer ;-)

    Hi all, I am an owner of a Ref 3 and VS115 that wonderfully drive my Sophias III, and I'm just looking for an ARC SS amp that can replace the VS115 during the summer due to the high temperature. So.. it is not a replacement but, I know myself, if the result is less than the actual standard it is...
  9. Maz65

    Wanted: Audio Research Reference 3

    Ref 3 found. Thanks. Thread is closed. Max
  10. Maz65

    Wanted: Audio Research Reference 3

    Does anyone have, an ARC Ref 3 for sale ? I accept mint conditions and 220V native, from Europe. Thanks ! Max
  11. Maz65

    [SOLD] MIT SL-Matrix 26i RCA 1.0 mt and 1.5 mt

    Sold. :)
  12. Maz65

    [SOLD] MIT SL-Matrix 26i RCA 1.0 mt and 1.5 mt

    Price reduction. See audio-markt.de
  13. Maz65

    [SOLD] Spectral DMC 30 SS Series 2 preamplifier and MIT SL-Matrix 26i rca cables

    sold. thanks.
  14. Maz65

    [SOLD] Keces DC-216 linear power supply for Mac Mini

    sold.
  15. Maz65

    [SOLD] Spectral DMC 30 SS Series 2 preamplifier and MIT SL-Matrix 26i rca cables

    Hi all, I'm selling some extra equipment: 1) my Spectral 30SS Series 2, italian official import, with original box, instructions and remote, 2 years old. I'm the only owner: preamplifier is in mint conditions,in perfect functional state, without scraps, no smoker/no pet house...
  16. Maz65

    [SOLD] Keces DC-216 linear power supply for Mac Mini

    I'm selling Keces linear power supply DC-216 12 Ampere, 1 month life, like new. Input voltage is 220-230V Keces DC-216 has been created to supply power to Apple Mac Mini version "late 2014" (the one with the RAM onboard with no possibility to change) and before, because the new Mac Mini...
  17. Maz65

    [SOLD] MIT SL-Matrix 26i RCA 1.0 mt and 1.5 mt

    Hi all, I'm selling two RCA cables MIT SL-Matrix 26i , 1.0 and 1.5 mt respectively. Cables location is in Italy, first and only owner, actually listed in audio-markt.de: http://www.audio-markt.de/_markt/item.php?id=7084192394& http://www.audio-markt.de/_markt/item.php?id=4504318138& Max
  18. Maz65

    Spectral 15 / 30 preamp energy consumption ?

    Thanks Carletto !
  19. Maz65

    Spectral 15 / 30 preamp energy consumption ?

    wow thanks @dan31 and @ack
  20. Maz65

    Spectral 15 / 30 preamp energy consumption ?

    Hi all, just a quick question: has anyone measured, or simply know, the DMC15 / DMC30 maximum energy consumption ? This value is only written in Spectral website for power amplifiers but not for the preamplifiers. Let me know, thanks ! Max
  21. Maz65

    Tubed pre

    Why not ? Fundamental in these cases is, imho: - following Spectral recommendations about MIT cabling just to avoid the risk of fluctuations that can be damage the power amp - avoid old equipment in the past, during a transition phase, my preamplifier was a Mc C2500 - pure plasphemy :D - ...not bad.
  22. Maz65

    Spectral Amps - Without MIT Cables

    I was the author of another thead about Spectral and relative cabling, and I was more or less the same starting point of you. What to say... maybe old MIT legends can be true, but recent matrix Spectral/MIT cables, not necessary the expensive ones, give to my system the most accurate tonal...
  23. Maz65

    Need suggestion: a good (but relatively cheap) turntable + arm for my Dyna xx2-mk2 ?

    Hi all, I'm looking for a turntable base + arm for my Dynavector xx2-mk2 I bought in the past. I rarely play vinyls if compared on how often I listen my digital setup, not more than one time in a week in lucky periods :) , so I need your help in finding a turntable model that can fit my budget...
  24. Maz65

    [SOLD] FS/Trade: Sonus Faber Elipsa Red Violin

    I have to say how much I was afraid more than Diapason during the shipping phase, that's the reason because I constantly monitored the travel of my Elipsas to Ireland :D , but I prefer to mention Diapason as a true music lover and , at the end , that I find a friend in Dublin: highly recommended...
  25. Maz65

    [SOLD] TW-Acustic / Raven One + SME 310

    The Raven One has been sold, thanks Fausto !
  26. Maz65

    [SOLD] TW-Acustic / Raven One + SME 310

    Dur to my analog section downsizing, I'm selling on audio-markt.de my turntable (cartridge excluded) TW Acustic Reven One with SME 310: http://www.audio-markt.de/_markt/item.php?id=0512601324& I can trade it with a Rega RP8 w/ Rega arm and money balance. cheers, Max
  27. Maz65

    [SOLD] FS/Trade: Sonus Faber Elipsa Red Violin

    Hi everybody, I'm selling my beloved and mint Sonus Faber Elipsas Red Violin or trade them with Sophias 3 in mint conditions too, with money balance. SF are in Italy, first and only owner, actually listed in audio-markt.de: http://www.audio-markt.de/_markt/item.php?id=5064083022& Max
  28. Maz65

    Spectral setup with high efficiency speakers, like Klipsch Heritage ?

    I will try with Cornwalls in the next months, as secondary speakers, just because their standard wall position can be optimal for my room. Stay tuned :)
  29. Maz65

    Spectral Power Cables: your experience or any suggestion ?

    Last week I finally got a Black Mamba HC , and I will connect it in these days... I will report my impressions compared the existing Furutech FP-3TS20.
  30. Maz65

    Spectral setup with high efficiency speakers, like Klipsch Heritage ?

    Hi all, some days ago I was reading some threads over the web about the Klipsch La Scala II. I know heritage series souds wonderfully with tubes, Mc and other ss amps like Pass, and I have some listening experiences with these combinations. I want to share my curiosity with you because, as...

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