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I run my Sashas on a pair of X600.5s and I used to have the XA160s (the predecessor model of the XA160.5) and the XA30.5, for different speakers back then. I also had a chance to listen to the XA100.5s driving the Sashas at one point.
The characterization below is very accurate and is consistent with my own experience. The X.5 and the XA.5 sound similar but with slightly different strengths. The XA.5 has a darker, rounder and more liquidity midrange where as the X.5 sounds more dynamic, transparent and powerful. Personally I prefer the X.5 as I love how they sound for large orchestral works but would be just as happy if I had the XA.5. Quote:
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Hi,
I use a X250.5 and I search another ampli from my Raidho C 3.1: a pair Xa100.5 or a X350.5? (preampli is a Xp20) Thx raidho |
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Hi,
I use a X250.5 but a couple of xa160.5 or xa100.5 to drive my Raidho 3.1 will be better.. maybe a x350.5 is too a good solution... I dont need so much more watt but "electricity/Ampere".... please a opinion! thx raidho |
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JP, I understand your love of the XA, what I don't understand is why one one consider a change to another XA without at least dbl the power (unless I'm wrong the topology of the 100 and 160 are the same)
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That being said, they are very close in sonic characteristics. But definitely go for the XA160.5. Mike |
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thank you Mike,
well the x350.5 from what I have read & opinion is not so good in sound performance like the 250.5! You have the same opinion? combo xp20 & x250.5 with Raidho same track = 60dB, I had a B&W802d2 and with the same combo with 50dB I had the same sound/performance! need a Raidho so much amplere = i a replace from the x250.5 with the monos Pass class A the right solution? a Xa160.5 play 160watt all in pure class A? the xa100.5 will be not enough compared with the 250.5 for the power (with a Raidho or others speakers - B&W, Tidal, WilsonAudio, Focal....)??? A ampli from Mcintosh is the only one that I dont considere a "good investiment"!!! Mcintosh is not a good gear for me imho!!! = waste $$$ nothing more.... KR raidho |
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raidho.......Welcome to Audio Aficionado.
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Mike Last edited by mbovaird; 03-14-2013 at 12:32 PM. |
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Class A passion.
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