Any available XA.8 impressions from CES 2014??

[Dave_72]

Originally Posted by cma29

I was thinking of using the 350.8 as a bridge to try the .8 series. My dealer offers 100% trade-in credit within 4 months so then I can use that to move to XA100.8s.

Why the 350.8? Best bang for the buck, or?

[cma29]

Originally Posted by Dave_72

Why the 350.8? Best bang for the buck, or?

My thinking goes like this: Deep Class-A bias, lots of power and, to get started on the point 8 series, more economical than the XA100.8s.

[raidho]

Hi,
very cool opportunity!!

The 350.8 will be a great ampli. (ampere/damping f./...)

maybe the 350.8 is the top for your setup but not using a preampli like a tube pre ampli you go llisten very different vs the sound from the xa100.5

I willl try a AR ref.250 with my system but personaly the pass class A I think is the top.

your dealer give you a good quotation from the "old" xa100.5? I receive a bad quotation from the xa100.5 (and they are 1 year old!!!!) -> the AR 250mono will be not so expensive like start with the xa100.8!!!!!


A lot og money here....and I have just changed the speaker right now -> new Wilson Sasha2 are in my room

[PlanarSpeakerFan]

Originally Posted by raidho

Hi,
very cool opportunity!!

The 350.8 will be a great ampli. (ampere/damping f./...)

maybe the 350.8 is the top for your setup but not using a preampli like a tube pre ampli you go llisten very different vs the sound from the xa100.5

I willl try a AR ref.250 with my system but personaly the pass class A I think is the top.

your dealer give you a good quotation from the "old" xa100.5? I receive a bad quotation from the xa100.5 (and they are 1 year old!!!!) -> the AR 250mono will be not so expensive like start with the xa100.8!!!!!


A lot og money here....and I have just changed the speaker right now -> new Wilson Sasha2 are in my room

Congrats Omar! Enjoy your new Sasha 2's!!!

Best,
Ken

[raidho]

Originally Posted by PlanarSpeakerFan

Congrats Omar! Enjoy your new Sasha 2's!!!

Best,
Ken

Hi Ken, thank you.

Well go see the Wilson (or Magico......) before invest money in Raidho.


Raidho in the early years was highly acclaimed in the market ... now things are a bit 'changing ....

"historical" brands are always a security ...


Omar

[Dave_72]

Originally Posted by cma29

My thinking goes like this: Deep Class-A bias, lots of power and, to get started on the point 8 series, more economical than the XA100.8s.

I see. That makes sense. That's a nice stepping stone to the XA100.8s!

[Hybrid81]

Does anyone have thoughts on the XA30.8? I've been considering one to match with my 1028Be's.

Thanks.

[STC]

Hi,
Have anyone made a comparison between XA160.8 and ARC Ref 250SE?

Thanks for sharing

[STC]

My ARC Ref 250 (2 pairs) have some distortion when I play loud. While dealer is troubleshooting the amps, they let me use XA100.5 for the time being. I was shock that the power and control I have from this humble pair of XA-100.5. Decided to make the change and I ordered 3 pairs of XA100.8 (tri amps) to drive my Sonus Faber, since it can accepts 3 separate inputs.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by STC

My ARC Ref 250 (2 pairs) have some distortion when I play loud. While dealer is troubleshooting the amps, they let me use XA100.5 for the time being. I was shock that the power and control I have from this humble pair of XA-100.5. Decided to make the change and I ordered 3 pairs of XA100.8 (tri amps) to drive my Sonus Faber, since it can accepts 3 separate inputs.

I am not surprised by your finding.
I compared a pair of REF250 with an Accuphase A65 on Wilson Sasha. The A65 gave much more grip and control. It was also more musical.