Nelson Pass: Simple Sounds Better Page 3

Nelson Pass: Simple Sounds Better Page 3

As one of the founders of Threshold Corporation, its present chairman, and its longtime technical head, Nelson Pass has had a hand in the design and implementation of the products to come out of that company since its inception. His <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/16threshold">SA-1</A&gt; power amplifier and <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/solidpreamps/987fet10">FET 10</A> preamplifier have been long-term favorites of <I>Stereophile</I> founder J. Gordon Holt and I reviewed the <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/1290thresh">Threshold SA-12/e</A> power amplifier a year ago (Vol.13 No.12). I cornered him on a visit to Santa Fe...

Nelson Pass: Simple Sounds Better Page 2

Nelson Pass: Simple Sounds Better Page 2

As one of the founders of Threshold Corporation, its present chairman, and its longtime technical head, Nelson Pass has had a hand in the design and implementation of the products to come out of that company since its inception. His <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/16threshold">SA-1</A&gt; power amplifier and <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/solidpreamps/987fet10">FET 10</A> preamplifier have been long-term favorites of <I>Stereophile</I> founder J. Gordon Holt and I reviewed the <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/1290thresh">Threshold SA-12/e</A> power amplifier a year ago (Vol.13 No.12). I cornered him on a visit to Santa Fe...

Nelson Pass: Simple Sounds Better

Nelson Pass: Simple Sounds Better

Jan 04, 2008 First Published:Nov 04, 1991

As one of the founders of Threshold Corporation, its present chairman, and its longtime technical head, Nelson Pass has had a hand in the design and implementation of the products to come out of that company since its inception. His <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/16threshold">SA-1</A&gt; power amplifier and <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/solidpreamps/987fet10">FET 10</A> preamplifier have been long-term favorites of <I>Stereophile</I> founder J. Gordon Holt and I reviewed the <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/1290thresh">Threshold SA-12/e</A> power amplifier a year ago (Vol.13 No.12). I cornered him on a visit to Santa Fe...

Hybrid Integrated amps

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Submitted by linden518 on

Hi. I auditioned Pathos Classic Mk III yesterday and really liked what I heard (on Devore Gibbons). I even preferred it to VTL IT-85 in some music (i.e. indie rock & electronica, although VTL was just toooo good on solo piano & vocals).

So: do you have any other hybrid integrateds to recommend for me? I feel uneasy going with the Pathos w/o other points of reference. I hear marvelous things about Vincent SV236, for example. So please please please flood this thread w/ recommendations and strong opinions on this matter. I'd be thrilled.

High Ground

High Ground

Jan 04, 2008

Sometimes, Huckleberry simply <I>has</I> to take the high ground and brood. Well, it looks like brooding, but he's not deep, that cat. He's probably thinking <I>How did I get here? How do I get down? What was that middle thing again?</I>

Helpful Bagheera

Helpful Bagheera

Jan 04, 2008

Our least trusting cat has inexplicably determined that her favorite perch in the house is <I>on</I> the heavily trafficked threshold between the kitchen and living room. She's training us to step lightly&mdash;and as far to the other side as possible.

My 1st Trip to Hi-fi Dealer: Sound By Singer!

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Submitted by linden518 on

So went into the store, a complete novice that I am. A bit nervous, remembering all the horrible stories I read about SBS in this forum. But what can I say? I had a blast. The salesperson - Mike - was totally nice. Didn't try to upsell. He left me in the room, told me he would come back in 10, but thoughtfully left me in there for 20-30. In all, I spent 3 hours, just listening to pure music.

Matching Ohms and Bi-Wired Connections?

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Submitted by jimsmiley on

I just bought a pair of speakers that are 6 ohms. My amplifier has a barrier strip with 4, 8, and 16 ohms. Which output terminal on the amp should I connect to? Also, the speakers have two inputs--high and low frequency for a bi-wired connection. What's that all about? Do I need four speaker wires? Can I drive these speakers with a single amplifier and a single wire (1 pair) connection?

Sorry to be such a newbie!!!

Any advice is greatly appreciated ;-)

Jim

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