Pass Labs and PMC?

[essjay]

Hi Guys

Just checking to see if anyone here running this as a combo or has run it.

I am looking for real world feedback from members because I have been seriously considering something Passlabs for my MB2's the last few months and am finally in a position to upgrade my front end.

my speakers are 91db@ 1w so they are pretty easy to drive and with winter on the way a little heat wont bother me.

I did try the Bryston 7bsst2's a while back and loved their power but they left me a bit cold with female vocals and I am hoping something from Pass will fair better for me and my tastes.

as there is several thousands of years experience on AA I figured it would be wise to ask before I drag 50kg of electronics home for a demo from the local dealer.

Thanks in advance.

[essjay]

Hmm 7 months and not one response

about to pull the trigger on a set of XA160.5 monos and XP20 pre amp but will have to buy them without an audition and due to the lack of feedback to my initial post here i don't know what to do.

can someone please offer me some feedback on PMC with Pass Labs?

[harri009]

I cannot comment to those speakers but the 100.5's are amazingly good so I would assume the 160.5's will hit all your magic buttons. The XP20 is a little more cool and has a first row type sound but is very detailed.

[TOGA]

Originally Posted by harri009

I cannot comment to those speakers but the 100.5's are amazingly good so I would assume the 160.5's will hit all your magic buttons. The XP20 is a little more cool and has a first row type sound but is very detailed.

Agreed. When I pair XP20 with XA160.5 , I felt it was just right.
Now using only XP20, I felt it is rather neutral toward cool side and highly detailed. Jumping factor and dynamic was very good.

Toga

[STC]

Used XA160.5 and XA100.5 and XP20 before. Unless you have big room and difficult load, the XA100.5 and XP20 matched very well

[essjay]

How about an ARC Ref 3 with XA100.5 orXA160.5s?

[raidho]

Hi,

Xa100.5 with the ARC ref3 is a very good match.

in place from the 160.5 go with the Xa100.5 and a REF5 se!

with the PMC from what I have listen is a nice combo.