How does the DIY aleph X compare the the real thing?

DJNUBZ · 3rd October 2005, 08:39 PM

I'm just curious how the aleph X amps you guys have built sound compared to the production units?

Nelson Pass · 3rd October 2005, 09:11 PM

Don't ask me - I haven't heard any of the DIY units.

macka · 3rd October 2005, 10:25 PM

I thought you converted an Aleph 60 to an X Aleph?

Macka

MikeW · 3rd October 2005, 10:35 PM

Can someone please send Mr. Pass an Aleph-X. Grey you must have an extra hanging around. What about you Jam? I sent you some boards that were all built up.

If they can't get you one, I might be able to get my hands on one.

macka · 3rd October 2005, 10:47 PM

According to a recent post on current share the Aleph final adjustments were based on listening tests.

I suspect the Master spends many a long evening tweaking and taste testing his designs with the Passlabs Crew.

It is therefore reasonable to assume all diy X Alephs, and other Pass diy amps will vary in character depending on subtle variations by the constructor.

Macka

metalman · 4th October 2005, 12:19 AM

I'd offer to ship mine down to Mr. Pass, but I suspect the shipping cost will be on par with the build cost I put into it. Anyone out there within easy driving distance of Pass Labs???

Brian Donaldson · 4th October 2005, 12:49 AM

No kidding...I recently bought a bigger SUV to carry my pair of Aleph 2+ to friends houses.

still4given · 4th October 2005, 02:06 AM

Funny, I was under the impression that there was no such thing as a Production Aleph-X. I though this amp was a creation of Grey's using a blend of Nelson's technology.

Blessings, Terry

moe29 · 4th October 2005, 03:17 AM

Terry!

You need to read the Aleph-X thread, from the beginning!

The Aleph-X

Then you need to visit the Pass Labs website and read up on the XA Series.

XA White Paper

I thought i did remember reading someone sent Mr. Pass a pair of the
Aleph-X boards from the first group buy. But something tells me that
Mr. Pass is to busy building new circuits to bother with an Aleph-X

Panelhead · 4th October 2005, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MikeW
Can someone please send Mr. Pass an Aleph-X. Grey you must have an extra hanging around. What about you Jam? I sent you some boards that were all built up.

If they can't get you one, I might be able to get my hands on one.

What happened to that one you lent me? Did it get parted out?

George

3rd October 2005, 08:39 PM	#1
DJNUBZ diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago	How does the DIY aleph X compare the the real thing? I'm just curious how the aleph X amps you guys have built sound compared to the production units? __________________ My 3d printing startup, need something printed? Car Audio Connoisseur

3rd October 2005, 10:35 PM	#4
MikeW diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North of Boston	Can someone please send Mr. Pass an Aleph-X. Grey you must have an extra hanging around. What about you Jam? I sent you some boards that were all built up. If they can't get you one, I might be able to get my hands on one. __________________ MikeW

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3rd October 2005, 09:11 PM	#2
Nelson Pass The one and only Join Date: Mar 2001	Don't ask me - I haven't heard any of the DIY units.

3rd October 2005, 10:25 PM	#3
macka diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Australia	I thought you converted an Aleph 60 to an X Aleph? Macka

3rd October 2005, 10:47 PM	#5
macka diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Australia	According to a recent post on current share the Aleph final adjustments were based on listening tests. I suspect the Master spends many a long evening tweaking and taste testing his designs with the Passlabs Crew. It is therefore reasonable to assume all diy X Alephs, and other Pass diy amps will vary in character depending on subtle variations by the constructor. Macka

4th October 2005, 12:19 AM	#6
metalman diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta	I'd offer to ship mine down to Mr. Pass, but I suspect the shipping cost will be on par with the build cost I put into it. Anyone out there within easy driving distance of Pass Labs???

4th October 2005, 12:49 AM	#7
Brian Donaldson diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Texas, Love it or leave it	No kidding...I recently bought a bigger SUV to carry my pair of Aleph 2+ to friends houses.

4th October 2005, 02:06 AM	#8
still4given diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	Funny, I was under the impression that there was no such thing as a Production Aleph-X. I though this amp was a creation of Grey's using a blend of Nelson's technology. Blessings, Terry

4th October 2005, 03:17 AM	#9
moe29 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida	Terry! You need to read the Aleph-X thread, from the beginning! The Aleph-X Then you need to visit the Pass Labs website and read up on the XA Series. XA White Paper I thought i did remember reading someone sent Mr. Pass a pair of the Aleph-X boards from the first group buy. But something tells me that Mr. Pass is to busy building new circuits to bother with an Aleph-X