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joeinid 11-27-2012 06:26 PM

Pass XA160.5's or XA200.5's ??? ...
 
I predict the Pass Labs part of the forum will be seeing a lot of action in the coming weeks/months. I loved my XA100.5's but a fellow forum member will be enjoying them shortly. I would love the new Xs-150's but do not see that happening in the near future. C'mon power ball :smoking:

This brings me to my question, has anyone directly compared the XA160.5's against the XA200.5's under similar conditions? Any info would be appreciated.

vintage_tube 11-27-2012 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeinid (Post 401654)
has anyone directly compared the XA160.5's against the XA200.5's under similar conditions?.

I don't think there has been Joe. Let us know when once you have 'em delivered & setup.

Best

Bob

joeinid 11-27-2012 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintage_tube (Post 401663)
I don't think there has been Joe. Let us know when once you have 'em delivered & setup.

Best

Bob

Roger that good buddy.

Ritmo 11-27-2012 07:54 PM

If I'm not mistaken, Mike (mbovaird) has. I'm sure he'll comment.

mbovaird 11-27-2012 08:15 PM

I heard the 30, 60, 100, 160, 200. To my ears, the 160.5's (which I bought and received today) were the most balanced and the most linear. The 60.5's were a very close second. I wanted to like the 200.5's and they were excellent, but my ears liked the 160.5's the best.

Full report to follow...

joeinid 11-27-2012 09:01 PM

Thanks Mike. I appreciate the advice.

jpspock 11-28-2012 02:22 PM

As I asked on another post. What is the difference between the xa100.5 and the xa160.5?

Nice to read your answer

mbovaird 11-28-2012 02:32 PM

I heard both. The xa100.5's were a little sluggish in the bass to my ears. It wasn't quite as fast and tight. The xa160.5's have a nice balanced bass. Tight and fast. Keep in mind, that many folks out there love the 100.5's (as I'm sure you do). Both are excellent amps....but to my ears, the 160.5's were perfectly balanced from top to bottom.

To me, the 160.5's and 60.5's had a similar sonic signature.
Same for the 100.5's and 200.5's. Trust me, I wanted to like the 200.5's better - thinking the extra power would be better, but I didn't.

The key here, is that all four (and even the 30.5) are OUTSTANDING amps. We're getting pretty nit picky here.

Anatta 11-28-2012 07:54 PM

I think the XA160.5 are a much better value than the XA200.5 class A bias wise.

XA160.5 $22K/pair
XA200.5 $34k/pair

https://passlabs.com/articles/leaving-class-a

https://passlabs.com/penta/images/up..._class_a-1.png

mbovaird 11-28-2012 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Anatta (Post 402391)
I think the XA160.5 are a much better value than the XA200.5 class A bias wise.

XA160.5 $22K/pair
XA200.5 $34k/pair

https://passlabs.com/articles/leaving-class-a

That was interesting! Thanks for sharing. I tried to get the meters to move - no luck. My ears would have given out first!


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