jdandy |
02-03-2014 10:01 PM |
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Originally Posted by bmwmcab
(Post 577081)
Hello All,
I currently have a Luxman M800A and contemplating on the Pass Labs XA100.5. The Luxman is currently powering my Vivid Audio B1 speakers. Would this be a sideways move, upgrade or downgrade? Any suggestions or comments would be welcome.
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bmwmcab.......The Luxman M800A is a well respected stereo power amplifier. Rated at 60 w/p/c into 8 ohms, 120 w/p/c into 4 ohms, and 240 w/p/c into 2 ohms, the M800A has proven itself to be able to handle difficult speaker loads without strain, delivering that luscious Class A sound effortlessly.
The Pass Labs XA100.5 is a Class A mono amplifier rated at 100 watts into 8 ohms and 200 watts into 4 ohms. Beyond the fact that you will be going from a two channel amplifier to mono blocks, there isn't a substantial power level difference between the amplifiers, typically 2 dB level difference. There is no denying that Nelson Pass has a long history of designing and building some great sounding Class A amplifiers.
What I am curious about is what speakers you plan to use and what preamplifier you are using. I am also curious what you think you will gain with this amplifier change. I would think the Pass Labs XA160.5 would be a better jump in power than the XA100.5 amps.
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