Xa30.8

[Mercury3]

Hey guys new here and wanted to chime in as also proud owner of a new XA30.8 about three months ago. I upgraded from a First Watt J2. The J2 is a very nice sounding amp but the XA30.8 sounds just as good but far more muscular. J2 on Steroids. lol I love the 30.8 proly be my last amp.

[TSWisla]

I own an XA-30.8 and I absolutely love it. It has a very firm grip on my SHL5 pluses.

[audiohippo]

Anyone compared the unit against the Ayre VX5? Both seem to get great reviews.

[RichW]

Paul... I currently own a 30.5. I wish it had just a bit more bass. I have been thinking of the MC452. Could you offer some thoughts on the bass performance between your 30.8 and the MC452?

[paul1]

Originally Posted by RichW

Paul... I currently own a 30.5. I wish it had just a bit more bass. I have been thinking of the MC452. Could you offer some thoughts on the bass performance between your 30.8 and the MC452?

Both go well down low!
The pass I feel is better for female vocals by far also with class A there seems to be less congestion it's smooth and fast,
and the pass is faster the the Mc452 in my view.
Another thing I like about the pass is when the music changes from a quiet passage to loud passage it frightens you it's like a supper charger has kick in!!! I like that.
What I like also is when the pass leaves class A it gets a bit angry and takes command of everything.
Again I think the mc452 was good! I was after something more, I believe The Pass is more!!
And to think this is there starting point in class A amp imagine the XA100.8s

[mati1979]

how many hs need for break ?

[RichW]

Originally Posted by paul1

Both go well down low! The pass I feel is better for female vocals by far also with class A there seems to be less congestion it's smooth and fast, and the pass is faster the the Mc452 in my view. Another thing I like about the pass is when the music changes from a quiet passage to loud passage it frightens you it's like a supper charger has kick in!!! I like that. What I like also is when the pass leaves class A it gets a bit angry and takes command of everything. Again I think the mc452 was good! I was after something more, I believe The Pass is more!! And to think this is there starting point in class A amp imagine the XA100.8s

That's great! I've heard nothing but good things about that one! I'm happy to hear its competitive with the MC452.

[paul1]

Originally Posted by mati1979

how many hs need for break ?

Maybe one week then ok
Turn on after that half an hour and it's good to and just gets better and with a glass of red it's a dream

[RichW]

Originally Posted by paul1

Both go well down low! The pass I feel is better for female vocals by far also with class A there seems to be less congestion it's smooth and fast, and the pass is faster the the Mc452 in my view. Another thing I like about the pass is when the music changes from a quiet passage to loud passage it frightens you it's like a supper charger has kick in!!! I like that. What I like also is when the pass leaves class A it gets a bit angry and takes command of everything. Again I think the mc452 was good! I was after something more, I believe The Pass is more!! And to think this is there starting point in class A amp imagine the XA100.8s

Paul ... I've decided to make the jump to the 30.8, based partly on your thoughts here. I'm doing a swap through RenoHifi; Mark is great to work with. It should arrive in a couple of weeks.

[paul1]

Originally Posted by RichW

Paul ... I've decided to make the jump to the 30.8, based partly on your thoughts here. I'm doing a swap through RenoHifi; Mark is great to work with. It should arrive in a couple of weeks.

I think you will be impressed give it a little time to run in and clear its thought then enjoy it gets better after a week.