Halcro DM68 or Pass XA 200.5?

I'm a huge Pass Labs fan, but I have to agree with Halcro's comments. Lately, I've heard both Spectral and Halcro amps driving Magico speakers. The sound was very good indeed. I think you have to audition each in your system with your speakers to make a fair judgement and determine which you will be happier with.

Hi Nirodha35. I just reread through this thread and I was completely mistaken in my post dated 1-27-10 above. I meant to write that I heard both Spectral and Solution amps with Magico speakers. I must have been subtly influenced by Halcro's comment about the Solution 700 a couple of lines earlier. I have never heard Halcro electronics.

To clarify, I have heard Solution with the Magico M5 at Sound by Singer. It was a very musical/involving experience. I have heard the Spectral 360 II monos with the Q5 and a 100W stereo Spectral amp with the Magico V2. These were also very nice combinations.

I upgraded my Pass XA100.5 to the XA160.5 after I bought a pair of Magico Mini II's. They needed the extra power/current and could probably still use more, as they are a demanding load. I have always liked Pass amps and the new XA.5 has been my favorite.

I would like to try the Spectral in my system, but that is for another day. The Solution and Halcro are over my budget. Sorry for the confusion.