Now that I sold my expensive car for one way down market, I have some cash burning a hole in my pocket (I’ll find a set used so it won’t be that much more after selling my BHKs). I’ve been looking at the XA60.8 to replace my BHK 300 and match my XP22 preamp. Couple things concern me. First, they …

The M3 “classic” starts at 5500.00. That is DAC only. You can add streamer, hedphone etc anytime and the expense is reasonable. I only need a DAC at this point. I’m laptop based and don’t use headphones. The level of detail is definitely different. You hear that right away. I like that however a…

So, different but not better, more of a sideways move, if I understand correctly ?

Sorry. I suck as a reviewer. I wanted more detail in what I was hearing and this provides it in spades. So for me, first blush, it is a big improvement in that area alone. I just got off the phone with Bricasti (excellent customer service btw) and am going to try a few things out. At this level …

With your wonderful Wilsons and Dag, don’t you want to try a top dac from dCS, MSB, Berkeley, or Soulution ? And maybe replace your computer by a top streamer and server ?

Good question and I see your logic based on posts etc. My dealer certainly agrees with you! I have heard DCS or at least Bartok. The M3 does exactly what I need in a similar fashion without dropping 18k. I of course have heard of those other DACs and actually Mola has my attention. But none are l…

[image] timm: Have u heard these amps? The Dags? Yes, I have heard them. They were hooked up to a pair of Magico M3. It was one of the best in-showroom auditions I’ve ever heard. At the start of the demo there was a pair of Audio Research mono’s hooked up. They sounded very good. Good enough …

That combo should be a killer setup (XP22 + XA60.8)! It will likely keep your room warm (I have First Watt J2 and my room is always warmer after each listening session). The J2 sits in lower shelf of the rack with about 2 inch space to the upper layer; each bamboo layer has slots for air circulation…

The X250.8 is also really excellent. it’s Class A to around 20 watts. It has a noticeable sense of speed and very well defined, powerful bass. I love them.

The X250.8 would be the end game for me.

Just saw this vkennedy61 . If you’re thinking of hooking them up to Sopra 2s your going to fall in love! And if you have the BHK preamp, well… start hunting down some goo NOS tubes. See how easily I can spend your money :laughing:.

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