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    Problem with Esoteric K1x with G1 clock

    It was a matter of changing the G1 switches from Ground to Normal. Solved the issue
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    Speakers for Pass Labs Electronics ?

    I’m using Pass XP22, XP17 and X250.8 with Harbeth 40.3XD’s it’s great combination. You are lucky with the size of your room it should work great, unfortunately my room is only 16 feet long so my chair is 8’ center and it needs to be about 3’ further back.
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    Problem with Esoteric K1x with G1 clock

    I’m having a problem when playing SACD’s on the K1x with P1 power supply, connected to the G1 clock. It just started recently, usually once per disc the screen will flash CLOCK!, the sound will stop for a second and then resume. I’ve unplugged the unit overnight but still happening. The problem...
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    Pass Labs XP-22

    In theory, it should be preferable to not have a preamp, keeping the system as simple as possible. However in my experience which I have been able to demonstrate numerous times adding the preamp greatly enhances the system.
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    Clef and Note Reel to Reel tapes, incredible selection but are they official

    I am suspicious of the European companies because of their copyright laws. A number of the tapes shown were issued back in the day as 7 1/2 quarter track tapes. Is that what they consider original masters? Just my opinion. The Jimmy Smith title was released by The Tape Project
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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

    Got both the Junior Wells and Jimmy Forrest, great sounding tapes.
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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

    Ordered both titles. Fingers crossed
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    Review: Wilson Alexia Series 2

    Fully agree, when I first got the 2’s I was running them witha GS150 and it did not control the speaker. I switched to a Ref 6 with Pass X100.8’s and hit the magic spot
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    FS: Audio Research GS150 with new power tube set

    I’m the original owner bought from my local dealer in Atlanta. Absolute mint condition in original boxes with all accessories and documentation. Includes a new set of power tubes still sealed in the original shipping carton. Free Fedex shipping within Continental USA. $8500 If interested...
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    Review: Wilson Alexia Series 2

    I received my Alexia 2’s back in May replacing the original Alexia’s. While they sounded ok, I thought that bass was weaker and in general they lacked some of the dynamics of the originals. I was using an ARC GS150 which was a good match with the original Alexia’s. Recently I switched amps to...
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    Pass Labs XP-22

    The scary aspect is this system is SME 20/3, SME V, Lyra Atlas, Vendetta (with all the latest upgrades), Sony ES5400, Oppo 205, Pass XP22, X250.5 and Maggie 3.7i’s yet on natural acoustic music it is sounding better than my main system which is about 5x the price. This preamp was a game changer...
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    Pass Labs XP-22

    I was using a CJ ET5, the 22 has detail that can't be believed over the ET5
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    Pass Labs XP-22

    Just received the XP-22, which I’m using with a X-250.5 amp. I have a question the only way to turn it off is via the rear switch on the power supply, is it designed to be left on? The second is I have to have the volume at 75 to generate reasonable level with Maggie 3.7i’s is that normal? Thanks
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    audio research Ref 6

    You will still benefit running balanced from your preamp to amp.
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    How good is the Vendetta SCP 2a phono amp compared to the newer stuff

    Thanks Brian, I have the manual and all original paperwork.
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