AudioAficionado.org  

Go Back   AudioAficionado.org > Manufacturers Forums > Pass Labs
Reload this Page New Pass Labs XA100.8 Amplifiers Incoming
Register FAQDonate Calendar

Pass Labs 20 Years and Counting

Reply
Page 4 of 5 « First 23 4 5
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #31  
Old 12-12-2014, 09:58 PM
cma29's Avatar
cma29 cma29 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Columbia, Missouri, USA
Posts: 4,405
Default
The XA100.8s arrived, are installed and ready to play...

These are good-looking amps.
Last edited by cma29; 12-12-2014 at 10:27 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 12-12-2014, 10:19 PM
jdandy's Avatar
jdandy jdandy is offline
Merry Christmas to all



  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 53,224
Default
Carlos.......I'll be watching for your review. Don't forget how much we like photos.
__________________
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
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 12-12-2014, 11:44 PM
crwilli's Avatar
crwilli crwilli is offline
Racing Hoopties

  
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Bluffton SC
Posts: 9,790
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by jdandy View Post
Carlos.......I'll be watching for your review. Don't forget how much we like photos.
+1
__________________
Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2 X 2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, Clearaudio Performance SE. Satisfy tonearm & Maestro Wood MM cartridge.
Power: Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Sigma NR v2, Block Audio PCs, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - 4 X Alpha CGS cables,
Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon) Modified Buffalo GS2016 Switches, Keces P3 LPSU,
Cables: Wireworld Platinum 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 Speaker cables, 6M & 1M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
Other:Two PSI Audio AVAA C20, Multiple GIK products, Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Minis and Ultra SS, Three 20 Amp lines, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 12-13-2014, 01:06 AM
Higgens Higgens is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: SW Idaho
Posts: 1,117
Default
Congrats Carlos. I really like the look of the new .8 series amps
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 12-13-2014, 03:24 AM
cma29's Avatar
cma29 cma29 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Columbia, Missouri, USA
Posts: 4,405
Default
First impressions from tonight...

The point 8s do a nice job separating individual instruments in complex orchestral music and the bass is very good. On the minus column, its voicing it's warmer than I like and the sound is not as airy as that from the point 5s.

I'll keep listening for another week, but my feeling so far is that the performance change in my system is not significant enough to make the investment to go from the XA100.5 to the point 8s.

I'll keep it on 24/7 and will keep playing music.

:scratch:
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 12-13-2014, 05:26 AM
raidho raidho is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Europe
Posts: 507
Default
hallo Carlos,

the Xa100.8 is a great ampli.

After 10hours you will be very happy! (and later again!)

when I have replaced my Xa100.5 with the .8 I have not thought to feel a difference so great!

The more power/ampere make a good job.

the temperature of the series 8 is also less than the 5 series and is sure not a bad point.

I think that the Pass point 8 is a very amazing amplifier: is not only a "facelifting" inside inside they did a great job.

greeting O.
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 12-13-2014, 10:06 AM
Eisener Bart's Avatar
Eisener Bart Eisener Bart is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Ukraine, Kherson
Posts: 2,521
Default
Gents, what is the toppest Pass Labs amp (amp & preamp)?
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 12-13-2014, 10:38 AM
harri009 harri009 is offline
Guest
  
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 994
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eisener Bart View Post
Gents, what is the toppest Pass Labs amp (amp & preamp)?
Pass XS300 - $85,000
Pass XS pre - $38,000
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 12-13-2014, 11:00 AM
Eisener Bart's Avatar
Eisener Bart Eisener Bart is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Ukraine, Kherson
Posts: 2,521
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by harri009 View Post
Pass XS300 - $85,000
Pass XS pre - $38,000
Thank you.

I have to plan to robber the bank.
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 12-13-2014, 11:34 AM
cma29's Avatar
cma29 cma29 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Columbia, Missouri, USA
Posts: 4,405
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eisener Bart View Post
Thank you.

I have to plan to robber the bank.
The point 8 series was built based on the technology developed for the Xs series, so you can go with, say, the XA 160.8 amps and the XP30 preamp and get similar results.
Last edited by cma29; 12-13-2014 at 12:03 PM.
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 4 of 5 « First 23 4 5

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Audioaficionado.org tested by Norton Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:18 PM.

AudioAficionado.org - Archive - Top


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.10
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
©Copyright 2009-2023 AudioAficionado.org.Privately owned, All Rights Reserved.
Audio Aficionado Sponsors
AudioAficionado Subscriber
AudioAficionado Subscriber
Inspire By Dennis Had
Inspire By Dennis Had
Harmonic Resolution Systems
Harmonic Resolution Systems
Wyred4Sound
Wyred4Sound
Dragonfire Acoustics
Dragonfire Acoustics
GIK Acoustics
GIK Acoustics
Esoteric
Esoteric
AC Infinity
AC Infinity
JL Audio
JL Audio
Add Powr
Add Powr
Accuphase - Soulution
Accuphase - Soulution
Audio by E
Audio by E
Canton
Canton
Bryston
Bryston
WireWorld Cables
WireWorld Cables
Stillpoints
Stillpoints
Bricasti Design
Bricasti Design
Furutech
Furutech
Shunyata Research
Shunyata Research
Legend Audio & Video
Legend Audio & Video