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Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5

Hi Guys,

Some of you may know that I have some buzz/hum issue in one of newly received XA60.5 mono blocks. The dealer diagnosed the problem and determined the transformer needs replacing. Since the XA60.5 is only few days old so I am given the chance to get a replacement set or I could top up the price difference to get the X350.5 or XA100.5s when my dealer gets their stocks in the next 3-4 weeks time.

Kudos to Pass Labs and the dealer's service for all the patience and after sales services...certainly very much appreciated and glad I go for Pass Labs.

As such, I have 3-4 weeks to listen to the current XA60.5 in my system while waiting for the stocks to arrive and make the final decision on the swap/upgrade.
elmerpoh
peterayer
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If the amp is going back to Pass for repair anyway, perhaps you could just contact Mark @ Reno to set up an audition of the XA100.5 and the X350.5. I'm sure Pass and Reno could work out an accommodation as customer service is a top priority for them.

Scratch that, I just noticed you are in Singapore. The dealer should let you audition. If not, contact Pass and find another dealer. Should should hear the difference for yourself.
elmerpoh OP
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Excellent and very valid points guys,
I will need to have a good talk with my dealer.

Hope this unfolds well...

Thank you all for the inputs.

Cheers
pubul57
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Good luck!
peterayer
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Elmerpoh,

What did you decide to do? Can you update us? Thanks.
elmerpoh OP
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Hi Peter,

Thanks for checking back.

Can you believe I am still waiting for the stock of Pass labs amps to arrive my local distributor. It's been close to 3 months in about a weeks time.
Would love to give you some views of the jump from the xa60.5 to xa100.5 which I intends to do.

Still waiting anxiously.... The dealer says the shipment is on the water and I got that since 1 month ago and still avail.

Will definitely update my views of the sound when I have the xa100.5 settled my small audio room.

Cheers
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