Any recent owners of the Pass xa25...

I'll probably  get the pass xa25! So what did you get?

@kw6   Sometimes the PMs don't go through. In any case, it appears you have moved forward.

Congratulations on the brand new LTA MicroZOTL Preamp!

Updates on the amplifier side? 

David  I did not  receive  your private message!
I have on order the Micro Z2s pre by Linear Tube Audio.

You gave me thoughts  to think  about. When I get my pre I will home auditoo5 a few apps to see how they will mate with my .7s! Will get back to you later. 

@kw6 PM sent yesterday.

I have not had my SST Son of Ampzilla Mk 2 in system for quite some time now and my ’system’ is completely different than when the Ampzilla was serving as my primary amp.

I have not heard the XA-25, though I have had the Pass XA-30.8 in system as my primary amp for a lengthy period (and paired with more of my current system ancillaries, as well).

And since I don’t have your speakers, the Maggie .7s, I cannot provide direct feedback.

Your post and question made me revisit and re-read Herb Reichert’s review of the XA-25. It’s an information filled review and I’m glad your posts made me check it out again.

Instead of offering advice, I’ll ask a few questions:

It is clear from the review that Herb found the XA25 to be very transparent. Since transparency is a hallmark of the .7s...will this (along with the 'floatiness in space') be too much of a good thing for your tastes / needs?

What preamp will you be using, if you decide to purchase the XA25? The preamp to XA25 to Maggie .7s will be a really important point of consideration.

You posted that you are "after resolution, tone and imaging prowess!" From the review, you will certainly get resolution and imaging. Tone will depend on your preferences...you might(?) find the 25 to .7 pairing too lean(?) in tone?

The XA25 (per Herb) sounds more demanding in terms of cable synergy...is this something you are open to pursuing?

Is the music you listen to conducive to the strengths of BOTH the .7s and the XA25?

- David.

Which amp tends to have more flesh on bones sound  with a 3d soundstage! Pass or SOA II.

Thanks for your reply David! Can't wait to hear what you got!😊

@kw6  I'll PM you later this morning. Yes, I found my amp. : )

David I'm thinking about the Son of Amzilla again as I might need more current for my new speakers Maggie .7s. But Herb of stereophile said it's good combo with xa25. What do you think. Btw last we chat you were looking for new amp. Did you find what you were looking for? 

D2girls I think pass will work in a smaller room with not too demanding speakers. I don't listen too loud. I'm after resolution, tone and imaging prowess! 

Thanks David! I've read all the reviews just want some feedback on recent owners! For example it's like when they raved about Devialet but when I actually go listen to one they don't tell you it's a bit bright albeit highly resolved!

Check here, for starters:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/pass-labs-xa-25-cables/post?highlight=pass%2Bxa%2B25&post...

Terry @teajay has reviewed the Pass XA 25 and it is in his primary system. He's great at responding should you reach out to him directly.  At this point there are also a few XA 25 owners active within the threads.