Pass Labs xa - .5 amps

Has anyone compared the new Pass XA-30.5 stereo amp to the XA-60.5 mono amps? Interested to hear your impressions. I am considering one (or two) these for use with my ML Vantage speakers. Thanks.

Bob R.

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audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 03-07-2009 at 04:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete >>03-06-09: Mozvz I am also looking at purchasing a Pass XA-30.5. Anyone have thoughts or experience with a Conrad Johnson ACT 2.1 and the Dynaudio Sapphires? Sapphires are rated sensitivity specified as 88dB/2.83V/m.<< I have a pair of Sapphires here paired up with XA100.5. Don't even consider an XA30.5 with this speaker. You'll be very disappointed. Dealer disclaimer- both brands.
tvad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,467 posts 03-07-2009 at 04:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Don't even consider an XA30.5 with this speaker. You'll be very disappointed. Dealer disclaimer- both brands. Audiofeil (Threads \| Answers) Why? Volume, tonal balance or both? The OP has a small room.
audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 03-07-2009 at 05:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The amp will run out of horsepower IME.
tvad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,467 posts 03-07-2009 at 06:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Generally, I agree. However, due to the 11 x 13 room, it may still work depending on the OP's preferred listening volume. As long as he doesn't exceed 100dB (16wpc), he should be OK, don't you think?
audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 03-07-2009 at 06:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Based on my experience I don't agree. YMMV

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