@mesch ...My goal was (is) to have both a SS and a tube amplifier to rotate.
Calling @hilde45 with QS tube amps and Pass XA-25 amp in rotation.
Considering the Parasound A23+ amplifier
Calling @hilde45 with QS tube amps and Pass XA-25 amp in rotation. |
@mesch Your assessment is not too far off on the XA25, yet there may be a few things to look in to further before you leap away. Also, just for grins I tried a A23+ last summer for a month. It was okay, hoped it might be a 2nd amp to rotate in to give my tube monos a rest. It was not on the same level as your XA25. You have a nice combo, worth more tuning. Tubes: Exactly what (brand, year) tubes are in your Aric 6SN7 linestage-preamp? The sound from different 6SN7s alone can make a difference. ICs: Seriously, what interconnects are you using between your Aric pre and the XA25 now? It's a real factor with Pass gear some times. My last 3 pairs of ICs all went to Pass Labs owners btw for similar reasons. |