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Re: Hello from the Polk Social Team
an updated take at the SDA-CRS would be pretty cool too. 'ya never know
drop1
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Re: Hello from the Polk Social Team
PolkSocial wrote: »Not a bot! But that's hard to prove isn't it? We're working on some fun stuff for this group...bot or not you're going to benefit 😂
Sounds like something a bot would say.
We need one of those "I am not a robot" check boxes.
Jstas
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Walking Stick Pool Cue
Digging through some old bins found this walking stick pool cue. Can't recall when or where I got it. It was tarnished and scraped up. It checked out well on the scope 
so I decided to refinish it.
I'll hit the light spots with another slathering of Mocha stain. Daughter plays in local pool leagues, she is an SL4. Thinking of giving it to her after I clear it.
so I decided to refinish it.I'll hit the light spots with another slathering of Mocha stain. Daughter plays in local pool leagues, she is an SL4. Thinking of giving it to her after I clear it.
SCompRacer
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Re: Thinking about trying a tube amp. Thoughts.
pearsall001 wrote: »pearsall001 wrote: »The Arcam PA240 looks interesting especially when it claims that the first 50watts are class A.
I've looked at many Pass Labs items over the years but their pricing was always a stumpling block for me.
No way its 50 watts of class A. Not enough heat sinking. They are playing tricks in the marketing department.
My XA25 is 25 watts Class A and even with it's ample heat sinks it gets pretty hot to the touch.
For a few hundred more you could buy a used XA25.
H9
I wonder if being class G has something to do with it. Apparently they rival class D in how cool they run & heat sinks aren't a major concern. I'm with you though 50 class G watts does seem like a lot.
I think we're so used to class A / AB amps with massive heavy heat sinks being a major part of their design that we can't wrap our heads around these new designs that don't require the same cooling needs.
I have not heard the Arcam, but the trick topologies of the past are usually just that "tricks". It's all about trade-offs. Not saying it doesn't sound good.
I have always stated that after I heard my first single ended class A amp, that was it for me. No other amp will do for me personally in my main rig. I am willing to put up with the heat and extra electricity bill.
This has only again been reinforced by the little Pass ACA amp. So simple, such great sound from a low powered single ended class A amplifier. I've been comparing to my Keces E40 and Schiit Gjallahorn amps in the office rig. the ACA wins.
Sorry for taking it a bit off topic. We all like what we like for various reasons. There is no "right" answer really. Maybe more right or less right....lol
All I was saying is if you want some tube character in your amplification w/o actually running tubes; Pass gear and single ended class A in general has the some of those characteristics.
I wish you were closer Phil. I'd loan you my Pass Aleph 30 just so you could get a feel for it. I still have it. Not sure I want to risk shipping there and back for a demo. Not so much for a sale, but just to get your ears on it.
H9
heiney9
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Re: Hello from the Polk Social Team
selfie in front of Polk HQ should remove all doubt! :-D
perhaps a hint at what is coming to replace the Legends and the future of SDA?
nooshinjohn
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Re: My deal of the century!
Got some time to clean up the crossover of all its decades of dust.
I still need to find zip ties to replace the broken ones so the coils don’t move around.
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I still need to find zip ties to replace the broken ones so the coils don’t move around.
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EndersShadow
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Re: Thinking about trying a tube amp. Thoughts.
If your looking for tube flavor with all the great attributes of SS, then Pass gear should be what you're looking at. Yes,Class A runs hot to very hot.
When I say tube "flavor" I mean they have some characteristics of tube amp sound w/o the hassle of running tubes. DO they sound and act exactly like tubes? No.
I've heard on this very forum that Pass gear has a "house" sound. With all due respect, they do NOT. Many of his designs are different from each other so there's no way to have a "house sound"
The XA25, XA30.8, X150.8, Int 60, Aleph 0, Aleph 30, etc all sound different because they use different topologies. Is there an underlying philosophy, sure. Think of them like Ferrari. All Ferrari models are different, but underneath there is a philosophy that ties them all together.
They should atleast be in the mix if you're serious about getting a more tube like sound from your amp.
Just my .02c
H9
When I say tube "flavor" I mean they have some characteristics of tube amp sound w/o the hassle of running tubes. DO they sound and act exactly like tubes? No.
I've heard on this very forum that Pass gear has a "house" sound. With all due respect, they do NOT. Many of his designs are different from each other so there's no way to have a "house sound"
The XA25, XA30.8, X150.8, Int 60, Aleph 0, Aleph 30, etc all sound different because they use different topologies. Is there an underlying philosophy, sure. Think of them like Ferrari. All Ferrari models are different, but underneath there is a philosophy that ties them all together.
They should atleast be in the mix if you're serious about getting a more tube like sound from your amp.
Just my .02c
H9
heiney9
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