Happiness is .....

[joeinid]

Playing music through an EMM Labs DAC2X into a Pass Labs XP-30 preamp, a Dartzeel NHB-108 amp and TAD CR-1 speakers. I've been around the block several times with this, as you all well know. I keep coming back to my Dartzeel on my CR-1's. What can I say? It sounds like music, natural and unforced. Why? I can't say, but I can tell you I am enjoying the current combo. :music:

[dmnc02]

I can't imagine this being the end of your journey, though :scratch2:

Do you like the XP-30 better than the GAT in your system?

[Doug Lax]

Are these in Joe's future?:scratch2:

[Jerome W]

Playing music through an EMM Labs DAC2X into a Pass Labs XP-30 preamp, a Dartzeel NHB-108 amp and TAD CR-1 speakers. I've been around the block several times with this, as you all well know. I keep coming back to my Dartzeel on my CR-1's. What can I say? It sounds like music, natural and unforced. Why? I can't say, but I can tell you I am enjoying the current combo. :music:


Joe,
It's all about synergy.
Tomorrow you will listen to the Dyns again with the PR350 and will find the combo awesome too.
We just need multiple rooms my friend !

Sent from my iPad using A.Aficionado

[joeinid]

I can't imagine this being the end of your journey, though :scratch2:

Do you like the XP-30 better than the GAT in your system?

I like it the same but differently. I think the GAT has too much gain for me. Maybe I do not get some of the bloom of the GAT but the XP-30 nudges on the warmer side of neutral. It is dead quiet like my 077 but has more fullness and slightly rounder edges than the 077. I am contemplating a change in the future that might go better with the XP-30, so we will see. The journey never ends. :D

Are these in Joe's future?:scratch2:

Maybe these :naughty:


http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w520/joeinid/9fb499da.jpg


Joe,
It's all about synergy.
Tomorrow you will listen to the Dyns again with the PR350 and will find the combo awesome too.
We just need multiple rooms my friend !

Sent from my iPad using A.Aficionado

:dunno:

[dmnc02]

Maybe these :naughty:

I believe in the synergy from matching preamp and amps by the same manufacturer whenever possible. I am just puzzled, given the electronics you seem to prefer (Dartzeel, Pass), that you are reluctant to try a full tube system.

[joeinid]

I believe in the synergy from matching preamp and amps by the same manufacturer whenever possible. I am just puzzled, given the electronics you seem to prefer (Dartzeel, Pass), that you are reluctant to try a full tube system.

I am reluctant for a couple of reasons. My stereo is on for the better part of 12 hours a day. I know multiple systems have been recommended before, but I don't have the room and I do not like switching back and forth. Tube maintenance would be astronomical. I have considered and still do consider a GAT/ART setup. Maybe in the future. I do not want tube gear with fans which leaves out ARC. Maybe a lower powered tube setup with appropriate speakers would be a consideration.

[Doug Lax]

I have alway loved Pass as far back as the Aleph 0

[cmalak]

Joe...did you have a thread on the new XP30 or did you just slip that one by us? :D I can't keep up with the revolving door chez Joe :D

[joeinid]

I have always loved Pass as far back as the Aleph 0

I've had many Pass pieces before so I know what I am getting into. The heat of tubes without the maintenance :)

[Masterlu]

Joe in his backyard getting ready to unbox the Dartzeel. :)

http://www.odditycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/iron_man.jpg

[joeinid]

Joe...did you have a thread on the new XP30 or did you just slip that one by us? :D I can't keep up with the revolving door chez Joe :D

I wasn't sure if it was going to stay. It's staying :thumbsup:

[joeinid]

Joe in his backyard getting ready to unbox the Dartzeel. :)

http://www.odditycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/iron_man.jpg

:stirthepot:

[jdandy]

I do not want tube gear with fans which leaves out ARC. Maybe a lower powered tube setup with appropriate speakers would be a consideration.

Joe.......No fans on these 300 watt tube beauties. Stellar performance and dead quiet.


http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq255/jdandy_photos/MC2301ampsinstudio3sml.jpg?t=1326330994

[joeinid]

Joe.......No fans on these 300 watt tube beauties. Stellar performance and dead quiet.




They have crossed my mind. :scratch2:

[LordoftheRingsEE]

---Happiness is .....

A Warm Amp? ...Huh, A Warm Gun? ;):D

[JohnThomas]

I believe in the synergy from matching preamp and amps by the same manufacturer whenever possible.

ALWAYS +1 :thumbsup:

[joeinid]

ALWAYS +1 :thumbsup:

So since I have a Pass preamp, does that mean I need a Pass amp? :smoking:

[JohnThomas]

So since I have a Pass preamp, does that mean I need a Pass amp? :smoking:

You need to be on a game show you hit the buzzer quick everytime. :D

No since you love the Dart amp get the Dart preamp and be done with it. It will save you $$$ in the long run. :yes:

[Still-One]

So since I have a Pass preamp, does that mean I need a Pass amp? :smoking:
Joe
I have not heard the new Xs Series. Maybe you should give them a try. :D Other PASS amps are pretty darn good.

JIm

[joeinid]

You need to be on a game show you hit the buzzer quick everytime. :D

No since you love the Dart amp get the Dart preamp and be done with it. It will save you $$$ in the long run. :yes:

Ha!, I knew what you were getting at :thumbsup:

Joe
I have not heard the new Xs Series. Maybe you should give them a try. :D Other PASS amps are pretty darn good.

Jim

There's nothing like big class A muscle. I should have purchased those Luxman M-800A monos when I had a chance

[bzr]

Hey Joe, JT does have a point :naughty: & Jim too :D, it's great to see you enjoying yourself at an absolutely mind numbing pace. :thumbsup:

[LordoftheRingsEE]

---Joe, are you almost & fully comfortably numb? :)

[joeinid]

:banana:

[Ricardo Nonato]

Joe,

nice avatar!!!

[LordoftheRingsEE]

---He should be just about to change it ... :D

[joeinid]

Joe,

nice avatar!!!

Thank you Ricardo.

[joeinid]

---He should be just about to change it ... :D

Did you notice that's the only thing not for sale. :)

[bzr]

---He should be just about to change it ... :D

Did you notice that's the only thing not for sale. :)

:laughin: :laughin:

[joeinid]

:laughin: :laughin:

Thank you. I'll be all through the week and twice on Sunday :thumbsup:

[thesaint519]

Playing music through an EMM Labs DAC2X into a Pass Labs XP-30 preamp, a Dartzeel NHB-108 amp and TAD CR-1 speakers. I've been around the block several times with this, as you all well know. I keep coming back to my Dartzeel on my CR-1's. What can I say? It sounds like music, natural and unforced. Why? I can't say, but I can tell you I am enjoying the current combo. :music:

And that's what it's all about :).

[joeinid]

And that's what it's all about :).

For now. :yes:

[jdandy]

Did you notice that's the only thing not for sale. :)

Joe.......Today! :roflmao:

[joeinid]

Joe.......Today! :roflmao:

Touché

Ouch :(

[bzr]

Joe,we only give you a hard time because we love you so much. Everyone would love to do what you are at some time in there audio journey. :thumbsup:

[joeinid]

Joe,we only give you a hard time because we love you so much. Everyone would love to do what you are at some time in there audio journey. :thumbsup:

If I did not love you guys, I would not play along. Look, I am having a blast. Don't make me pull those ads and keep this stuff. :D

Heck, I might even try a pair of Summit X's. How's that ;)

[LordoftheRingsEE]

For now. :yes:

-----Tomorrow is another brand new day. :yes:;)

[dmnc02]

Unbroken happiness is a bore: it should have ups and downs. Moliere

[joeinid]

Unbroken happiness is a bore: it should have ups and downs. Moliere

That is a very true statement. It's kind of like breaking in new gear. One day bad, next day nice. Eventually happiness returns, while the new piece is getting delivered. :smoking:

[dmnc02]

It's just that you like your ups and downs to be much more frequent than most other people do. :)

[LordoftheRingsEE]

It's just that you like your ups and downs to be much more frequent than most other people do. :)

---- Life is very short, and Joe is totally conscientious (conscious?) of this fact.

[joeinid]

---- Life is very short, and Joe is totally conscientious (conscious?) of this fact.

:yes:

[LordoftheRingsEE]

---Hey, ever thought on how many months an average person live on this planet?

And from that amount take one third off (sleep).

Now, just look at how old you are, and what's roughly left.

See, that ain't many months at all.

[joeinid]

---Hey, ever thought on how many months an average person live on this planet?

And from that amount take one third off (sleep).

See, that ain't many months at all.

One third, more like one half for me :tears:

[bzr]

If I did not love you guys, I would not play along. Look, I am having a blast. Don't make me pull those ads and keep this stuff. :D

Heck, I might even try a pair of Summit X's. How's that ;)

I know where there is a good deal on a pair! :yes:

[LordoftheRingsEE]

One third, more like one half for me :tears:

-----But Joe, that ain't all; how old are you?
Now, just deduct what you've been through so far to have an idea of what's left ahead! :eek:
...Minus sleep of course. :D

[joeinid]

It's just that you like your ups and downs to be much more frequent than most other people do. :)

It seems that way. Hmmmm. I guess audio gear is my drug, so to speak. Interesting.

[joeinid]

Bob,

49

[LordoftheRingsEE]

---See, how old you think you'd be till you're dead, 85?
That would be over the average for your information.

OK, 85 minus 49 = 36 years left to live, or 432 months.

Now, the average person sleep about 8 hours per day (1/3), but you, you sleep 1/2 of the time; according to your own coordinates. :)

Soooo, you have (if you're lucky to live till age 85) only 216 months still to live on this planet, Earth! :eek: :D

[LordoftheRingsEE]

---Me, personally, I figure that I have roughly 160 months still to live; that is if I'm lucky enough to escape any type of accidents, viruses, any type of sickness including the cancer of testicules, or brains, and all that rough jazz that circulates all around us every single day of our life. :eek::D

[joeinid]

Wow, I feel better already. :(

[LordoftheRingsEE]

---Joe, I know it's your thread, so please forgive me if I was a 'little' off topic in it.

But it does make you realise a new perspective on life right? :)

[joeinid]

---Joe, I know it's your thread, so please forgive me if I was a 'little' off topic in it.

But it does make you realise a new perspective on life right? :)

As always, I enjoy your perspective. I have NO problem when my threads veer off topic. In fact, I'd be surprised if I ever had a thread stay on topic.

Audio gear is my vice, sort of.

[GaryProtein]

So since I have a Pass preamp, does that mean I need a Pass amp? :smoking:

I hate to keep coming back to this, but you may need a Pass Labs XVR1 active crossover!

That way you can also get many more amps!

[joeinid]

I hate to keep coming back to this, but you may need a Pass Labs XVR1 active crossover!

That way you can also get many more amps!

Ha!

Gary you are too funny. I never even thought about that. That's a great idea. :thumbsup:

[GaryProtein]

I'm always trying to help folks out of their money!

[joeinid]

Maybe it's back to McIntosh ;)

[LordoftheRingsEE]

---Joe, if I may, one last one to show you how fast ten years go by.

Remember when you were a baby? ...Well, just before you were born, you live roughly nine months in your Mum's belly; but that doesn't count as you were mostly sleeping. ;)

But then when you came out, on day one, and till you got to ten years old; do you remember how fast it went?
...Real fast that's right, and that's how fast ten years go by! :eek:

Well, ten years go real fast. ...And the older you get the less you move, the less you are active, the more you get tired (and perhaps you sleep more too), well, the less you are physically living, if you follow the logical man's evolution...

But, you are thinking perhaps more, and you are also more conscious, more wise (wiser?) too, and you have more time to dedicate to music listening, and other delicacies of life. :)

Soooo, after all, it is a well balanced life. ...Just have to make sure you're living it to the full tilt each and every day. :)
...And I got a strong gut feeling that you do indeed.

That's it, I'm done now. :D

[joeinid]

Bob,

You give me waaaaay too much credit. I appreciate it though.

:)

[LordoftheRingsEE]

---Joe,

I give no credit to no one; I shoot what's in my chamber.

The true credit deserved by people is the one they credit to themselves; no more no less and nobody else can do or undo.

Only us know the real truth, and we are credited through or own true actions in life.

-----------:)

[bzr]

Bob, you know people from "our" generation aren't supposed to emulate those thoughts......:laughin:

[LordoftheRingsEE]

---Kev, wanna talk 'bout what "we" should or shouldn't emulate from our brains...... :eek: -------------------------------------------:D

[bzr]

... I will raise that last thought with this, "I still can & I do" ;)
Then again, hmmm... maybe we should stop while Ivan still interprets us as a non threat....:whistle:

[Still-One]

---Me, personally, I figure that I have roughly 160 months still to live; that is if I'm lucky enough to escape any type of accidents, viruses, any type of sickness including the cancer of testicules, or brains, and all that rough jazz that circulates all around us every single day of our life. :eek::D
I know a few women who would consider that the same affliction. :lmao:

Jim

[Rayooo]

Philosophy, the meaning of Life, morality, ethics, happiness...and to think I came here looking for ideas on speaker wire. :D

[joeinid]

Philosophy, the meaning of Life, morality, ethics, happiness...and to think I came here looking for ideas on speaker wire. :D

Ha!

[MyPal]

Buying more McIntosh! Buying more vinyl! :p :p

But hey if you want something philosophical...just thinking about it too much, might just amount to missing that moment!

[LordoftheRingsEE]

Philosophy, the meaning of Life, morality, ethics, happiness...and to think I came here looking for ideas on speaker wire. :D

----- That's not what they supposed to sound like? :D

[joeinid]

Buying more McIntosh! Buying more vinyl! :p :p

But hey if you want something philosophical...just thinking about it too much, might just amount to missing that moment!

Don't think that has not crossed my mind. There is some really nice gear for sale here :scratch2:

[Car commander]

Truth is whatever is subjectively convincing at your current level of perception. Having said that I think Pass is great stuff but not as good as the NH108B.

[joeinid]

Truth is whatever is subjectively convincing at your current level of perception. Having said that I think Pass is great stuff but not as good as the NH108B.

I guess the grass is always greener......

My Dart 108 does really well. No complaints. I like my XP-30 with the Dart 108 very much.

[two dot]

When did you get the Pass???

[joeinid]

When did you get the Pass???

About a week ago? I forget. FedEx and UPS come and go so frequently, I lose track :D

It's a sweet preamp. I love it.

[LordoftheRingsEE]

---Pass is first class!

Joe, what's in your avatar right now?

[joeinid]

Now, Pass XP-30 preamp. Before, Dartzeel NHB-108A amp.

[LordoftheRingsEE]

-----.----- :D