An older T-hold Stasis Series II
Pass, Aleph, Levinson's newere stuff 331, 332, etc.
Pass, Aleph, Levinson's newere stuff 331, 332, etc.
A suitable power match for a pass labs X2 pre?
Gentlemen,I recently posed a question about Class A solidstate power amps.I was impressed by the frequent advise to go for a Pass labs amp.Well I went about things the wrong way round,as I found a Pass labs X2,new,half price.Presumably because it has just been withdrawn.So for the new question,a match for this.
Now I understand the first generation X2 was probably a better match for the Aleph series,but what about the second?
I have sensitive Living Voice speakers,so do'nt need 100's of watts,though I accept that just enough power is'nt really good enough.
So is it to be an Aleph 5(60 watts and balanced input making it a better choice than the 3),an X 150 or 250,or perhaps 2, Monarchy audio sm70 pro's run balanced, any other suggestions?
I use an LP12/Origon live silver taper/dynavector D17 with microgroove plus phonostage and Copland CD 266 as sources.I enjoy Classical,particularly Opera and singer songwriters such as Joni Mitchell of course,Ryan Adams Shawn Colvin etc.
Many thanks in anticipation, from over the pond.
David, Oxfordshire U.K.
Now I understand the first generation X2 was probably a better match for the Aleph series,but what about the second?
I have sensitive Living Voice speakers,so do'nt need 100's of watts,though I accept that just enough power is'nt really good enough.
So is it to be an Aleph 5(60 watts and balanced input making it a better choice than the 3),an X 150 or 250,or perhaps 2, Monarchy audio sm70 pro's run balanced, any other suggestions?
I use an LP12/Origon live silver taper/dynavector D17 with microgroove plus phonostage and Copland CD 266 as sources.I enjoy Classical,particularly Opera and singer songwriters such as Joni Mitchell of course,Ryan Adams Shawn Colvin etc.
Many thanks in anticipation, from over the pond.
David, Oxfordshire U.K.