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Post by hosko on Aug 30, 2016 21:12:25 GMT -5
Why not spend the extra $100.00 over the PT-100? Im not discounting the fact that $100 is $100 but it would appear that they're the same unit but for $100 you get an integrated. Ease of use and versatility goes way up, so does resale value IMHO! Somwhy not? What am I missing? What if you already own an XPA200 and want to move it to a second room because you are going to a surround sound setup. Options are good. Why pay $100 more for an amp you will never use. |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 30, 2016 21:21:39 GMT -5
Why not spend the extra $100.00 over the PT-100? Im not discounting the fact that $100 is $100 but it would appear that they're the same unit but for $100 you get an integrated. Ease of use and versatility goes way up, so does resale value IMHO! Somwhy not? What am I missing? What if you already own an XPA200 and want to move it to a second room because you are going to a surround sound setup. Options are good. Why pay $100 more for an amp you will never use. Never is a VERY long time my friend! A few of us have said, " I'll NEVER need/use that XSP-1 again " "" """" " ill NEVER use that DC-1 again " """ """" " ill NEVER use that XSP-1L again " Need music in another room for the night or weekend? Easy move and setup! Need music at a friends?or in the garage? RIGHT!!!!!!!
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Post by The History Kid on Aug 30, 2016 21:22:10 GMT -5
Then you aren't the target demographic and could just as easily buy the PT-100. On the other hand, what if you own an XPA-200, and the XPA-200 has something happen to it? Now what do you have for amplification?
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Post by Dan Laufman on Aug 30, 2016 21:28:40 GMT -5
I would normally agree that the extra $100.00 is a great way to go unless of course you already have perhaps a favorite power amplifier around with some speakers, and a Preamplifier makes more sense. Been looking around allot, and BAS-X just makes so much sense, and is the bargain I think many will enjoy. Thanks Vincent! The TA100 integrated is perfect for driving a nice pair a bookshelf speakers, but candidly speaking they will drive the pants off of the T1's too!  The PT100 gives you the flexibility of adding any specific power amp that meets your needs, because we all know you can never have too much power! Enjoy! |
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Post by The History Kid on Aug 30, 2016 21:43:13 GMT -5
I would normally agree that the extra $100.00 is a great way to go unless of course you already have perhaps a favorite power amplifier around with some speakers, and a Preamplifier makes more sense. Been looking around allot, and BAS-X just makes so much sense, and is the bargain I think many will enjoy. The PT100 gives you the flexibility of adding any specific power amp that meets your needs, because we all know you can never have too much power! Haha, Big Dan - you guys made me into a power-holic. I see Bas-X upsetting the Receiver:Separates ratio. |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 30, 2016 23:06:22 GMT -5
Discription from the PT-100 page
"provisions for an optional high-quality AptX Bluetooth input module." Is this the BTM-1? Or does/can it use a different modual?
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Post by hosko on Aug 31, 2016 0:45:50 GMT -5
Then you aren't the target demographic and could just as easily buy the PT-100. On the other hand, what if you own an XPA-200, and the XPA-200 has something happen to it? Now what do you have for amplification? I know I could buy the PT100, the OP asked why anyone would. If you already own an amp why would you want to pay more for an integrated amp? |
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Post by The History Kid on Aug 31, 2016 0:50:26 GMT -5
Then you aren't the target demographic and could just as easily buy the PT-100. On the other hand, what if you own an XPA-200, and the XPA-200 has something happen to it? Now what do you have for amplification? I know I could buy the PT100, the OP asked why anyone would. If you already own an amp why would you want to pay more for an integrated amp? For the exact reasons I just described - and if I ever opt to sell my XDA-2, that's probably what I'd do. For me, it'd be the difference between having to send in my Fusion again and going to the XDA-2 out to just the UPA-2 and 2 of my speakers, to having four of my speakers functioning. $100 to keep things functioning more akin to my original configuration if something goes wrong? Absolutely. |
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Post by wynshad12 on Sept 1, 2016 19:10:56 GMT -5
just a quick heads up guys I got my PT-100 on Monday late morning, and let me tell ya "I have a lot of respect for this PT-100 stereo Preamp, the CD, coaxial and optical input from my CD player output sounds really great driving my XPA-2 to a pair of Infinity Beta 50's, it even sounds more wonderful when i hooked up a Subwoofer to it, I checked out the USB with itunes it works, the tuner also works. the Remote is BASX  but it does its job well I have no complain with this feather weight guy ... I have owned booth gen XDA'S "so IMHO I really think Big Dan and his team found what was missing from those two XDA'S "I'm thinking that the PT-100 is a good buy at this price point + summer sale (IMHO) |
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Post by geebo on Sept 1, 2016 20:12:31 GMT -5
Discription from the PT-100 page "provisions for an optional high-quality AptX Bluetooth input module." Is this the BTM-1? Or does/can it use a different modual? The BTM-1 works great with the PT-100 and I assume the TA-100 as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 20:41:08 GMT -5
It's as simple as this. Do you need more than 50 watts per channel? Or with your listening habits, can you be perfectly fine with 50 watts? Most speakers of typical mid-80's sensitivity are making quite enough sound with the first few watts. But to get the last bit of dynamic capability out of some speakers, more power on tap isn't a bad thing. If you need more than 50 watts, buy the PT-100 and an A-300.
My recommendations would break down like this:
Casual listener, small room: TA-100 and two Airmotiv B1s.
Casual listener, moderate sized room: TA-100 and two Airmotiv T1s.
Critical listener/volume freak, moderate to large room: PT-100, A-300, and two Airmotiv T1s.
Volume freak with voracious bass appetite: PT-100, A-300, two Airmotiv T1s, and a subwoofer (like our upcoming Airmotiv or BasX subwoofers).
Audiophile, moderate to large room: XPA Gen 3 2-channel, XSP-1, two Airmotiv T1s or similar sized speaker, and two Airmotiv subwoofers (or any that you prefer).
Home theater 'nut': XPA Gen 3 7-channel, XMC-1, and full complement of Airmotiv home theater speakers.
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Post by novisnick on Sept 1, 2016 21:44:56 GMT -5
It's as simple as this. Do you need more than 50 watts per channel? Or with your listening habits, can you be perfectly fine with 50 watts? Most speakers of typical mid-80's sensitivity are making quite enough sound with the first few watts. But to get the last bit of dynamic capability out of some speakers, more power on tap isn't a bad thing. If you need more than 50 watts, buy the PT-100 and an A-300. My recommendations would break down like this: Casual listener, small room: TA-100 and two Airmotiv B1s. Casual listener, moderate sized room: TA-100 and two Airmotiv T1s. Critical listener/volume freak, moderate to large room: PT-100, A-300, and two Airmotiv T1s. Volume freak with voracious bass appetite: PT-100, A-300, two Airmotiv T1s, and a subwoofer (like our upcoming Airmotiv or BasX subwoofers). Audiophile, moderate to large room: XPA Gen 3 2-channel, XSP-1, two Airmotiv T1s or similar sized speaker, and two Airmotiv subwoofers (or any that you prefer). Home theater 'nut': XPA Gen 3 7-channel, XMC-1, and full complement of Airmotiv home theater speakers. I read this post before looking to see who posted it. I thought to myself, Geezzz! This guy knows what he's talking about!!  I look at the Avitar,,,,,,,,dah! You should !! And do! Great advice for anyone looking.  |
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Post by gzubeck on Sept 2, 2016 14:43:22 GMT -5
OK...here's the question? Would buying the ta100 with amp provide a better experience compared to me just running a Minix a100 in my current system? Has the amplifier and dac section been improved enough or should I go with an a300 with a passive preamp to improve distortion levels. I currently have an external inexpensive dac that processes 96k pcm.
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Post by novisnick on Sept 3, 2016 0:39:12 GMT -5
Staying with a slimline, just add a set of XPA-1Ls!! That should be sweet!
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Post by novisnick on Sept 17, 2016 22:29:25 GMT -5
Harmoney remote codes? Are they out yet? Which device to use? Its going back if there isn't an easier way to control the unit!   |
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Post by geebo on Sept 18, 2016 0:50:55 GMT -5
Harmoney remote codes? Are they out yet? Which device to use? Its going back if there isn't an easier way to control the unit! View AttachmentJust manually add the device to the Harmony and teach the new codes. There is only about eight of them. Took me about ten minutes. |
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Post by novisnick on Sept 18, 2016 23:12:41 GMT -5
Im not familiar with the Harmoney 350 so that adds a little to the frustration.
Also, the PT-100 remote ,,,,,, I'm just not a fan at all of it! Mono button all to itself? Waisted button IMHO.
I'll try again when i have more time. Maybe
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Post by geebo on Sept 19, 2016 7:28:11 GMT -5
Im not familiar with the Harmoney 350 so that adds a little to the frustration. Also, the PT-100 remote ,,,,,, I'm just not a fan at all of it! Mono button all to itself? Waisted button IMHO. I'll try again when i have more time. Maybe Simple! When you teach the device to the Harmony just leave the Mono button off.  |
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Post by geebo on Sept 20, 2016 9:55:25 GMT -5
Im not familiar with the Harmoney 350 so that adds a little to the frustration. Also, the PT-100 remote ,,,,,, I'm just not a fan at all of it! Mono button all to itself? Waisted button IMHO. I'll try again when i have more time. Maybe Nick, I contacted Logitech about the PT-100 and TA-100 remote codes. They asked me to try the XMC codes and see if they work and to let them know if they do so they can use them to make the new device. I thought about trying the XSP codes, too. I'll try those tonight and get back to them. |
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Post by novisnick on Sept 20, 2016 10:40:01 GMT -5
Im not familiar with the Harmoney 350 so that adds a little to the frustration. Also, the PT-100 remote ,,,,,, I'm just not a fan at all of it! Mono button all to itself? Waisted button IMHO. I'll try again when i have more time. Maybe Nick, I contacted Logitech about the PT-100 and TA-100 remote codes. They asked me to try the XMC codes and see if they work and to let them know if they do so they can use them to make the new device. I thought about trying the XSP codes, too. I'll try those tonight and get back to them. Thanks again! And again! |
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but it does its job well I have no complain with this feather weight guy 
I look at the Avitar,,,,,,,,dah! You should !! And do! Great advice for anyone looking.
