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Hi,
I had Rotel, Classé Audio, McIntosh , AResearch. & Krell. Now I have a PASS LABS X250.5 with XP20. For me is the Top. I will buy a extra XA100.5. Of course brand like a Constellation & FMacoustics are a nirvana....for me out of budget Style |
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Love Pass sound, the power draw not so much, considering my audio system is always on.
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I've had my Pass XA-100.5 monoblocks for three months now. I am loving these beautiful beasts! Tube-like warmth with incredible purity and minimal coloration. This particular model delivers plenty of Class A power to my Revel Salons (they never leave Class A) but the power draw and heat produced do not appear to be an issue whatsoever. The sound is excellent right from the moment of powering up, terrific after 30 minutes, truly awesome after an hour and jaw dropping after two hours. I can't wait to get home from work every night to push those big round buttons and watch those blue meters light up. I think things will only get better over time as I upgrade the front end of my system. But I have to say, I wouldn't trade these amps for anything. I honestly have zero complaints at this point and that's a rarity for me.
PSF Last edited by PlanarSpeakerFan; 08-24-2013 at 09:13 PM. |
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PSF,
Welcome to AA? Which Salons do you have - series 1 or 2?
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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Thanks Ritmo, a great group of audiophiles here. I have the Salon 2s, also for three months. How are you liking your Salon 2s? Maybe we need a Revel spot on here too.
Hi Dan, they reside in a fairly large and open room (not dedicated) with central air conditioning. Thankfully, I've never had any heat issues, even in the dog days of July and August. A little off topic, but I can't wait to audition that Esoteric K-03 after reading your stellar review! PSF Last edited by PlanarSpeakerFan; 08-24-2013 at 10:13 PM. |
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PlanarSpeakerFan.......Are you planning to eventually go with one of Pass Lab's preamps? The XP-20 would be a nice match for the XA-100.5 amps.
BTW, if you don't mind, what is your first name?
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A Last edited by jdandy; 08-24-2013 at 09:58 PM. |
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Nice photo Dan, thanks!
It's certainly a possibility. My first task is to upgrade my digital front end. Then, I'll try an in-home demo of the XP-20 or XP-30 sometime next year to see if it yields any improvement to the sound compared to without preamp. Ken Last edited by PlanarSpeakerFan; 08-24-2013 at 10:46 PM. |
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