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VT Skier 09-21-2012 11:00 AM
Still with a Mac pre-amp? Have you tried any other changes?

Penthouse-D 09-21-2012 12:53 PM
I used my C500T which sounded pretty good, a Pass Labs X20 which was actually just OK. I think I'm going ARC Ref5 SE.

joeinid 09-21-2012 02:33 PM
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I used my C500T which sounded pretty good, a Pass Labs X20 which was actually just OK. I think I'm going ARC Ref5 SE.

My vote goes to this ...


Signature Preamplifier Mk IIa

a/k/a "Renaissance Signature"

The specs match better with the Pass X600.5's

VT Skier 09-21-2012 03:26 PM
I heard the earlier iteration with Bryston 28Bs once -- stellar.

hce1 09-21-2012 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Penthouse-D (Post 367446)
Just a little follow up. I was using McIntosh MC601's. The Q5's sounded quite good. I have since changed to Pass Labs X600.5's, a much higher current amp set. The speakers sound incredible. Your amplification choice is quite important here.
Congrats! My Pass X350.5 and Q3s pair well too!

hce1 09-21-2012 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by joeinid (Post 367565)
My vote goes to this ...


Signature Preamplifier Mk IIa

a/k/a "Renaissance Signature"

The specs match better with the Pass X600.5's
I totally agree!!! VAC Renaissance MkII into Pass X350.5 sound spectacular with Q3s!

joeinid 09-21-2012 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by VT Skier (Post 367584)
I heard the earlier iteration with Bryston 28Bs once -- stellar.
I would love to hear that combo as well. Not sure why I never "discovered" the VAC preamps earlier.

joeinid 09-21-2012 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hce4 (Post 367661)
I totally agree!!! VAC Renaissance MkII into Pass X350.5 sound spectacular with Q3s!
Thanks for the vote of confidence. :thumbsup: I am glad you love your Q3's

Ritmo 09-21-2012 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Penthouse-D (Post 367446)
Just a little follow up. I was using McIntosh MC601's. The Q5's sounded quite good. I have since changed to Pass Labs X600.5's, a much higher current amp set. The speakers sound incredible. Your amplification choice is quite important here.
Very nice. Glad you are enjoying the Pass amps. :music:

Mike


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