Pass Labs amplification with Totem Mani-2.

The new set up

Pass Labs X250.8

Pass Labs Xp10 line stage

Bass and imaging

Love this old table!

Description

My Musical Fidelity A5.5 integrated amp served me well for several years but I got the itch. Early in 2020, a Pass Labs XP10 and X250.8 took its place. I upgraded my phono preamp to a Herron VTPH-2a recently and am loving it!

Room Details

Dimensions: 16’ × 12’ Medium
Ceiling: 10’

Components Toggle details

- Thorens TD-147
Pretty much a stock TD147 with TP16mkIII tonearm. Currently fitted with a Grace F-8c cartridge
- Herron Audio VTPH-2a Phono Preamp
This took the place of a PS Audio GCPH that I had been using for several years. I love this upgrade!
- Nakamichi BX-300
Willie Hermann fixed this one up for me. Highly recommended.
- Arcam Arcam FMJ 23t
just replaced the laser...a much easier DIY job than I anticipated.
Update:
Replaced the entire transport with a NOS Sony that I found on ebay. Much better result.
- Pioneer BD 35 Blue Ray BD-35
Seldom used
- Pass Labs XP-10
- Pass Labs x250.8
- Analysis Plus Oval 9
Heavy cables that you could jump start a car with. Lots of copper!
- Totem Acoustics Mani 2 Signature
Still love these speakers

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Really!!! When I auditioned several speaker cables the AP silver did change the sound in mid and lower bass.

lapierre December 25, 2009 20:51

Tbone congratulations on the new Mani-2's.

It is amazing how these smaller speakers can really produce good sound. Ensure you evaluate several good speaker cable to improve on midrange and bottom end.

lapierre December 13, 2009 23:40

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