Pass X1000.5
 

What is the consensus of the X1000.5?

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Looking for an arc welder?

Wow! I bet they sound great.

X1000.5 / Specifications

Gain (db) 26
Power Output /ch (8 ohm) 1000
Power Output /ch (4 ohm) 2000
Input Impedance,(Kohms) 30 / 20
Leaves Class A @ pk Watts 80
Power Consumption (W) 700
Dimensions (W x H x D)
19 x 11.2 x 27.5
Unit Weight (LBS) 183
Ship Weight (LBS) 203

I'd be very curious what the BTU rating is! They may turn the room into a Finnish Sauna besides playing music. :D

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Most arc welders do not deliver as much current as these amps!

Ha! I didn't know. Thanks :thumbsup:

I am sure these amps are really nice.

I didn't know either until recently,but I too would like to hear them.

Since they leave clas A at 80 watts, similar to the X600.5's unless you really need the extra power (who truly drives more than 400-500 watts) you may be better off with the X600.5's. Especially if you are running 4 ohm speakers. All the Pass amps are under rated as to power output.

Ivan - for what speakers? Aida's? Futuras? Something else you're hiding in your storage closet? :)

Desmond Harrington (former Lead Engineer for Krell) designed the X1000.5. I will PM you his email in case you are interested in hearing from the horses mouth!

Depending on what speakers, don't pass up (no pun intended) the XA200.5's.

The top dog Pass amp is the xs300 --> The Pass Labs Xs 300 delivers 2kW "all day long" | Stereophile.com

https://passlabs.com/products/amplifiers/xs/xs-300

NOTE: Joe, do not click on any of the above links. Your head might explode. Mine just did.

Mike

700watts - same as the xa200.5's.

Yeah, but it's a dry heat. :D

Yes, the same thing you cook turkeys in :)

So what speakers were you thinking of using on the X1000.5's?

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Too late. :drool: :drool:

:bowdown:

I heard he is going to use Bose.

HOT!

:banana:

Literally, those idle at 700W!

Wattage does not indicate heat in BTU in standby and full tilt. :no: Different amps put out different amount of heat depending on a few things... Krell runs HOT, Lamm warm, Momentum barely warm, Bryston cool... New Krell has cooler standby but can put out 7000 BTU and beyond when the "loud pedal" gets pushed. :smoking:

Pass Lineage.

Nelson Pass, Joe Sammut and Rene Besne together started Threshold
Joe Sammut left Threshold to join Dan at Krell Digital
Joe Sammut left the East Coast and Krell to re-join Nelson Pass at Pass Labs.
Joe coaxed Desmond Harringtion to leave Krell a year later with promise of bigger waves in the Pacific.

Today Desmond Harringtion is president of Pass Labs, Joe Sammut does marketing and sales, Nelson and Wayne Colburn are the lead designers......... and a cast of others!

Cyclotronguy

Thanks. That is interesting. :yes:

I've spoken with Wayne Colburn on several occasions over the phone. I find him to be a very nice and a professional guy. Pass Labs is a very friendly company to me.

Pass Labs is GREAT on the phone.

Kent English helped me set up my XVR1 crossover, and you need assistance the first time you set it up in a three way or more-way configuration because it is not the same as setting up a two way because you will be using bandpass mode for even better performance.

Desmond Harrington was instrumental during my decision to buy the XA160.5's (he talked me out of the 200.5's). He answered all my questions and steered me in the right direction for what was best for my room with my speakers.

My dealer helped answered a number of my questions as well - including following up after 10 days, 30 days, 60 days, etc. (he must have calendar reminders because they were always right on the day!)

And....just yesterday, I received a nice email from Nelson Pass himself.

THAT my friends...is customer service!

George, I was just looking at your system, very impressive !!!

I bet it sounds wonderful !!!


Mark

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The original Threshold amps and Maggies were made for each other!

Lust would be about right