I replaced a solid Rega system with Spendor D9s. Then did some box swapping until settling with a Pass Labs XA30.8, Pass Labs XP20 preamp and a Linn DSM. Very happy...
Choosing an Amplifier to go with Spendor D7
Looking for an Amplifier to go with my Spendor D7's. I am leaning toward the Pass Labs XA30.8 or X250.8. Open to any suggestions. Where I live there is not anywhere close to go and demo. The pre-amp is a Mcintosh c2600 and been happy with tube pre-amp going into a SS. I listen at moderate volume and looking for a large sound stage with a since of 3-D imaging. The room I have it in has hardwood floors with a rug and is 14x17. The speakers are on the 17' wall. Currently most of the music is digital playing from Qobuz. Mostly listen to Folk, Americana that focuses on acoustical guitar play. Like warm full sound and bass to be balanced and not the focus.
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I ended up going with the XA30.8. I couldn’t be happier. The sound stage and smoothness is what I was looking for. I was running the factory JJ tubes in the preamp and changed to Golden Lions and right away the Amp showed the change. The Pass really brings out the Spendors. I was looking at the XA25 and XA250.8 and glad I went the way I did. Once I get the volume less the half way the bass shines. I wasn’t getting the bass to come out in the Spendor with my old Amp. |
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