My days of sampling different amplifier classes are over. I don't want to knock anybody thus won't mention various equipment brands. Yet I can tell you that through the years I listen to equipment from a lot of major brands. None of them remotely come close to what the real Class A amplifier can do. As to those who have other priorities to spend money at this moment, it does not cost anything to just go listen to these equipment. When you see that much a difference, perspective and priority can develop different meanings. Because of the type of discussions and reports people have about the XA.5 series and that I own and know how Pass Lab XA60.5 sounds, it's obvious as to my recommendation. I am just too in awe of the difference to sit still on this.
Now from a different angle, the more expensive a purchase, the longer it better stays with me. Even $100 is a good amount of money, needless to say $1000 or $2000 that Gp_phan is thinking about. I am not about to spend $1000 when realizing that a year from now I would loose so much just because I really want something else instead. But that's just me.
Now from a different angle, the more expensive a purchase, the longer it better stays with me. Even $100 is a good amount of money, needless to say $1000 or $2000 that Gp_phan is thinking about. I am not about to spend $1000 when realizing that a year from now I would loose so much just because I really want something else instead. But that's just me.