My 866 is analog only. I specifically wanted this version to keep the noise down and to have flexibility with streamer and DAC. I sold all my other stuff so all I have now is 3 pieces - Boulder, Aurender and Bricasti. Simple and I love the decluttered look.
@swede58 ditto on Pass and Boulder comparison. The X260.8 are the amps you can listen to any music with for hours on end and you won’t get tired - it’s smooth and makes everything sound good.
As to Diablo 333 I’m very curious to hear the Gryphon but haven’t had a chance yet.
@swede58 thank you for the compliments. Ody enough the Audience FrontRow USB sounded harsh and fatiguing in my system. Tyr 2 sounded mire natural but aggressive at the same time. Stealth is very relax, natural and vibrant. Overall best sound.
As to Boulder 866 vs the Pass Labs separates - I wanted to simplify my setup. The 866 is very similar to Pass to my ears. It’s a bit more accurate I would say vs Pass that’s sweeter, more syrupy and a bit more grainy than the Boulder. Pass X260.8 do beet the 866 in bass quantity but not necessarily in bass quality. I’m happy so far and don’t regret the move. Hope this helps.
@gmdodd Thank You! I’m very happy with my system now. As to CSiB vs. 866…two different amps, both awesome. Coda is actually amazing. It has amazing clarity, speed and is very articulate. Boulder is slightly warmer, a bit more set back and sophisticated in the way it presents music. I can happily live with either of the amps and I wish I could keep both but one of them had to go.
@gmdodd Thank You! I’m very happy with my system now. As to CSiB vs. 866…two different amps, both awesome. Coda is actually amazing. It has amazing clarity, speed and is very articulate. Boulder is slightly warmer, a bit more set back and sophisticated in the way it presents music. I can happily live with either of the amps and I wish I could keep both but one of them had to go.
I did have the XA30.8 and the X260.8 at the same time. I sold the XA30.8 and am just using the X260.8 right now. The monoblocks retain all the awesome sound qualities of the XA30.8 but have more /better control over the Sabrinas.
@jafant thanks! I am using Furutech FP-S032n on DAC and FP-S55n on preamp. Still undecided on the power cords for the X260.8 amps so for now using Audience Forte f3.
The MoFi UltraDeck is a really nice table. Look into it. You won’t go wrong.
The weights are actually door stops. They have rubber bottoms and don’t scratch. The added weight helps keep the components in place and also looks cool.
