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    Reno Hi Fi Closing In 2024

    I think the closing of Reno Hi Fi will bring about a big change for Pass Labs, First Watt fans. They had every piece of gear in stock, and almost all available as demo pieces. There aren't any Pass Dealers I know of that can match this. As a Pass fan, it was a breeze for me to trade in my...
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    Reno Hi Fi Closing In 2024

    As a Pass Labs Fan/Owner, I'm surprised! https://renohifi.com/news
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    Can you ID these speakers?

    Maybe Devore Fidelity https://www.dagogo.com/devore-fidelity-orangutan-o96-loudspeaker-review-part-1/
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    Most Powerful Amplifier Ever Built?

    The 2 Pivetta amps in the link below are the most powerful and most expensive, I've seen: https://www.whathifi.com/us/features/10-worlds-most-expensive-stereo-amplifiers
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    JRDG (Jeff Rowland Design Group) model 735 monoblock amps

    QuadDiffusor, I received my 625 with the S2 upgrade back from Jeff Rowland on June 22, 2020. The upgrade included new input transformers. I sent a thank you email to Jeff Rowland, he sent me a reply stating it would take at least 400 hours of playing time to break in my upgraded amp. I have a...
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    JRDG (Jeff Rowland Design Group) model 735 monoblock amps

    ricjor1, Have you tried the Rowland PSU power supply, for your Corus? I have a friend here in the Phoenix area, with both pieces and 725S2s, driving Wilson Benesch speakers. He says the PSU was a big move up...
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    JRDG (Jeff Rowland Design Group) model 735 monoblock amps

    QuadDiffusor, I'm looking forward to this, also. I just recently had my 625 updated to Series 2, after 8 years of ownership. I could not be happier with this amp. The only step I might take next is getting a used pair of 725S2 monoblocks. These will appear on the market, as the hardcore Jeff...
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    High gain preamplifier for a First Watt SIT-3?

    Derekw14, Contact Mark at Reno Hi Fi about a demo Pass XP-12. They can increase the gain at the factory for you. My friend had this done to pair an XP-12 with his First Watt F7. You'll also have balanced and single ended inputs/outputs. You won't need to use any adapters...
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    Simaudio p8 vs krell evo 202

    I have not heard the Krell Evo gear. My friend had a complete Krell system with the KCT CD player, KCT preamp and FPB 700 amp. All 3 pieces used the Krell CAST system. They sounded very good. The Evo 202 preamp looks great, I considered buying one. I have no other Krell gear, so the CAST...
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    Pass XP-20 DB-25 Umbilical upgrade: Has anyone any suggestions on how much of a difference and what brand?

    To put my interest into perspective, I will document my experience with umbilical cables. I lived 3 houses east of a canal in Scottsdale, for 21 years. On the canal road, there are also high tension electrical lines. In July, you can hear these lines crackling from peak demand. I commented on...
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    Pass XP-20 DB-25 Umbilical upgrade: Has anyone any suggestions on how much of a difference and what brand?

    Jackelsson, I'm very interested in your feedback on the Tubulus cables on the XP-30. I've had my (stock cabled) XP-30 for about 5 years. I respect the feedback from the XP-20 owners who say they heard noticeable improvement with upgrade umbilicals. I have read the XP-30 music signal never...
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    Pass XA25 or any XA.8 with Tannoy

    HDDG, I have owned the Pass Aleph 3, Aleph 30, Aleph 60 monoblocks, Aleph 2 monoblocks, First Watt J2, and X-150.5. I currently own the XA-60.8 monoblocks and the XA-30.5. I recently borrowed a friend's First Watt F7, it just didn't work for me on my ProAc Tablette Anniversary speakers.... I...
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    Pass XA25 or any XA.8 with Tannoy

    The speakers used are described at 15:30 in this video. Also, interesting take on critical listening.....
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    Pass XA25 or any XA.8 with Tannoy

    HDDG, I heard all the principal (high up) employees at Pass use Tannoy speakers in their personal systems. Why don't you contact Pass Labs and ask them?
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    Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut

    Heresy! Whoever made that decision should listen for 1 year, to a system containing early solid state driving Thiel CS5s with that unforgiving Vifa aluminum tweeter!

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