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Can a Pass Labs XA160.5 Drive a Set Of Thiel CS7.2

I have a pass Labs X600 which is being used to drive a set of Thiel CS7.2's. I'm considering upgrading my amp to either a Pass Labs X600.5 or a Pass Labs XA160.5. Everyone seem to love the XA160.5's. However, I'm concerned that the XA1605.5's won't have enough current to drive the big Thiels. I've had Threshold T400's and Pass Labs X350 paired with the Thiels in the past and I was unsatisfied with the dynamics.
thresholdman

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skootb
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Does anyone know what the XA160's actually put out at full Class A/B power?

I believe there's 6db of headroom in AB, so that means 640 watts at 8ohm
skootb
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I take that back. there's 6db for the xa30.5, but measurements of the xa100.5 were less than 200w total

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/power-amplifiers/power-amplifiers-reviews/pass-labs-xa-1005-pure-class-a-monoblock-power-amplifier/page-4-the-pass-labs-xa-100-5-power-amplifier-on-the-bench.html

so I'm not sure what the xa160.5 can do
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