I have mated Pass amps with my Audio Research preamps for decades. At 88db an Xseries would work well. But if you are not into head banging music I would save up,and buy a used XAseries. Although, with fifty years of upgrades under my belt, I would have switched to tube amplification decades ago.
Advice on Solid State power to match with ARC SP11 MKII
Hi, I just got the ARC SP11 MKII pre-amp and now looking for a good match Solid State power amp. I am using the Eventus Metis http://www.eventusaudio.com/ea/metis.html speakers with 88DB. What is your advice on SS Power Amp. I like to listen to vocal, Strings and sometimes classical. Your advice is much appreciated.