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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
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    @DSkip

    Just curious. What process does a retailer have to go through to carry certain brands ?
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,132
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    footwedge wrote: »
    @DSkip

    Just curious. What process does a retailer have to go through to carry certain brands ?

    It's very difficult PITA for a lot of the respected well known gear. Most are based on regions, possible exclusive deals already in play, minimum orders, and you practically have to beg....and/or all of the above.
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • nooshinjohn
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    Glad there is another x1 in the family. I see no need to replace mine. For the money I believe them to be the best preamp for the buck on the used market. I would not be surprised to see prices trend higher at some point, because these are a CLASSIC!
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • tonyb
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    WagnerRC wrote: »
    I am totally happy with this new combination. The amp has plenty of power which blows me away. The pass X1 pre is exactly what I was hoping for. I want to thank John for the lead into this X1. Paired with the pass amp is a great combination and pass customer service is second to none.

    ....ya do the hokie pokie and ya turn yourself around...that's what it's all about. :)
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,054
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    Glad to see another happy X1 owner. :smile:
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,139
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    And the amp is what really surprises me. For the rated output it is such a great performer. This amp can really rock and roll and have a very good punch. I am very impressed with the XA 30.5 amp for sure.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,100
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    Any updates on this... still waiting on the full review.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,100
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    Inquiring minds want to know...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,335
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    Probably too busy listening to music....

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,906
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Any updates on this... still waiting on the full review.

    Updates on the X1 ? I believe he may have sold it already. He's gone through 3 pre amps since, the Joule 150, Joule 300, and Cary SLP-05.
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    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
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    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,139
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    I did sell the x1 after hearing the Joule. And the winner so far is the Joule 300 followed closely by the slp05. I will keep both pre's along with the pass xa for summer use and the Joule vzn for winter use. Lucky we live in the great northwest so our temps are never very warm and my room is in the basement. Can't beat the tubes for sound but the ss is easier to use. Both sound great too.
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  • tonyb
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    WagnerRC wrote: »
    I did sell the x1 after hearing the Joule. And the winner so far is the Joule 300 followed closely by the slp05. I will keep both pre's along with the pass xa for summer use and the Joule vzn for winter use. Lucky we live in the great northwest so our temps are never very warm and my room is in the basement. Can't beat the tubes for sound but the ss is easier to use. Both sound great too.

    That's always been my assessment of most tube amps of that caliber. If you can put up with their finicky ways, that tube sound is hard to beat. Pass being one of the SS amps I would say come darn close though.

    You have some great stuff in house Bob, any considerations on moving up the speaker ladder ?
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    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

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    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,139
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    Happy with the speakers right now. I just added the aries mini and that sounds so good fed through the cary dac. Super impressed with the mini so far.
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
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    I contacted the seller on that Ebay posting about the tubes it used, asking if it had the Russian tubes in it. Was told it was packed up, but, they didn't "think" it had Russian tubes. They failed to respond to any further post after that, so, I didn't bid. What's it end up selling for?

    Anyone have direct comparison experience between the 100 and 150? I spoke with Rich at Sig Sound and he said the 150 wasn't as "lush" as the 100 due mainly to the Russian tubes.
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,139
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    Winning bid:
    US $986.00

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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
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    Thanks, was able to pull it up just now on the laptop. Tablet wasn't letting me see it.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,906
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    WagnerRC wrote: »
    Winning bid:
    US $986.00

    I was close, said it would wind about around 1k.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,139
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    tonyb wrote: »
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    Winning bid:
    US $986.00

    I was close, said it would wind about around 1k.


    yes you did.

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