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  1. jahatl513

    Sophia II's running on Pass Labs XA-25 (the best sound I've had) Can Anyone recommend speaker cables?

    Hello, since starting the thread, I did upgrade to TAudio Super Wave and love it. Power cable for XA25 and SIT3 and Merging+NADAC is High Fidelity - Reveal cable; also use TARA Labs RSC Air power on a few other components. Thanks,
  2. jahatl513

    Pass xa25

    It'd be nice to find a constructive way to put someone in their place. If you don't agree with Bazelio, then your opinion is such, but you just killed the thread.
  3. jahatl513

    Pass xa25

    I'm using Cardas for interconnect. I'll check the exact version and get back with you. One thing about the XA25 is it handles power hungry speakers well. I find the XP22 to be very open compared to the XP20 which seemed nice but compressed in sound stage. 22 is more holographic and reminds me at...
  4. jahatl513

    Pass xa25

    As an XA25 w/ XP22 owner. Let it burn in. I'm at about 200 hours on the XA and 50 on the XP22. It extremely pleasing. I still smile every time I turn it on and warm it up. The sound is synergistic
  5. jahatl513

    Pass xa25

    So,.... I have an XA25; you've not heard it yet. Please comment on what you have heard and your experience with the 60.8 you had and did you use a XP22 pre with that as well? What is the details in your story?
  6. jahatl513

    Someone please school me on the differences - Need vrs Want & SQ Diff of both(Watts)

    It's been a while since your last comment. Do you still feel the same way today? Do you still have them? Whats your story now? J
  7. jahatl513

    Pass xa25

    Has anyone here had the opportunity to compare the XA60.8 mono's or would you comment on them with respect to the 25 and 30.8's as we've discussed?
  8. jahatl513

    Pass XP-22 broke last night

    I purchased the XP22 instead of investing more $$ into the XP20 with a new umbilical. So far after a week or more. I'd have to say the XP-22's subtle differences are spectacular so far.
  9. jahatl513

    Pass XP-22 broke last night

    I've seen some thoughts from others, but how do you like your XP-22 and how do you feel it is different from the XP-20?
  10. jahatl513

    Pass xa25

    Bazelio: I should say the XA25 has bass in such a refined controlled way just as it has the same refined mids, highs and all around control with delicate and detailed sound that far exceeds the 30.8. So, I don’t want bass in the sense that I lose the other natures of this amp that make it one of...
  11. jahatl513

    Pass XP-20 DB-25 Umbilical upgrade: Has anyone any suggestions on how much of a difference and what brand?

    Thanks Spiritofmusic; the quotes deleted from the thread. When the police arrive I'm standing at the door, guns a blazing and ready for more. All is duly noted. Any more posts about the experience are welcome. :)
  12. jahatl513

    Pass XP-20 DB-25 Umbilical upgrade: Has anyone any suggestions on how much of a difference and what brand?

    So, just to encapsulate your statements... I, the creator for the thread about umbilical cables from 3rd parties on Pass Labs is what the thread is about... Anything else is off topic. So, the conjecture from one member that the use of different cables has no value worth upgrading, which by the...
  13. jahatl513

    Pass XP-20 DB-25 Umbilical upgrade: Has anyone any suggestions on how much of a difference and what brand?

    If you look,... it was a response to Keith R.'s question of Why.... taken yes from Revelation web site. So, no offense taken. Even though it turns out a responding member has a question and then an opinion I may not like does not mean I would not try and educate them.
  14. jahatl513

    Pass XP-20 DB-25 Umbilical upgrade: Has anyone any suggestions on how much of a difference and what brand?

    No Affiliation! A user like most. Looking for people who have experience with something. Experience is valuable and Opinions are cheap. Why would you assume I have an affiliation with something, I am not sure.
  15. jahatl513

    Pass XP-20 vs XP30 how do they compare? or Any CJ users w/ Pass Amp's

    Yes, I was fortunate to own the Pre350 twice..... everyone should have the opportunity to have one to listen to while their jaw is dropping.
  16. jahatl513

    Pass XP-20 DB-25 Umbilical upgrade: Has anyone any suggestions on how much of a difference and what brand?

    Finally back on topic.... since I was not seeking to debunk and not interested in the Policing of topics and responses as others are... This is the kind of feedback I appreciate and more importantly its an actual answer to my question. Thanks for taking the time to post as well to the others who...
  17. jahatl513

    Pass XP-20 vs XP30 how do they compare? or Any CJ users w/ Pass Amp's

    I agree, that is a great combination. In my side by side of Premier 16LS2, ET-5 and Pass XP-10, the 16LS2 was a clear winner for depth and control on the low end, even the ET-5 sounded woolly (only when compared to the 16LS2), but the XP-10 had the edge in detail and overall sound. The XP-20 has...
  18. jahatl513

    Pass XP-20 DB-25 Umbilical upgrade: Has anyone any suggestions on how much of a difference and what brand?

    Ihmeyer as a user could not be found. Is there another user name to hunt for so I may ask him?
  19. jahatl513

    Pass xa25

    Curious about 30.8? I had this back n forth with Nelson Pass and he advised me, and I've read from 30.8 owners who have XA25, that it is wholly a different sounding animal. I've had the old ET-7; there is a new ET-7 s2 and I've had GAT s2. All in all, the ET5 provides 90% the same sound and...
  20. jahatl513

    Sophia II's running on Pass Labs XA-25 (the best sound I've had) Can Anyone recommend speaker cables?

    Much obliged, but was asking for recommendations; not looking for "correct", just recommendations. Do you have one?
  21. jahatl513

    Pass XP-20 DB-25 Umbilical upgrade: Has anyone any suggestions on how much of a difference and what brand?

    Can anyone suggest the differences they have had using an upgraded Umbilical for XP-20 pre? What type? Where to find?
  22. jahatl513

    Sophia II's running on Pass Labs XA-25 (the best sound I've had) Can Anyone recommend speaker cables?

    I'm running my Sophia II's on Pass Labs XA25 amp. I've run them on Conrad Johnson Premier 350, ART 150 SA, and Premier 12's and Pass is providing the very best sound. I was using Acoustic Zen cables with the CJ and it sounded excellent. The CJ did not like Transparent Audio- The Wave Ultra's...
  23. jahatl513

    Pass XP-20 vs XP30 how do they compare? or Any CJ users w/ Pass Amp's

    I am wondering howXP-20 compares to the 30? If you have experience with both please feel free to update me. I am wanting more Bass control and bouncing on what to do? XA25 amp, and XP20, XP15 phono w/ Wilson Sophia II's and JA Michelle Orbe SE w/ SME V arm. Previous CJ user with many CJ Pre's...
  24. jahatl513

    Pass xa25

    Medwardo: I have almost the same experience. A life long CJ fan with lots of Pre's and Amps. The XA25 in my system since Thanksgiving has since displaced the NEW CJ ART 150 amp and convinced me to sell my Premier 12 mono blocks. Simplistic and brilliant sounding. My Wilson Sophia II"s are driven...

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