Maybe someone more knowledgeable than I can provide input here, but the Nova's preamp section was designed to pair with it's Class D amplification. I'm not sure the same design would have been used if this were a Class A integrated amp - I'm referencing that Pass is Class A...at least to a certain wattage where it turns to A/B.
I like my Peachtree Nova300 more than my new (to me) Pass XA30.5 HELP!
I recently acquired a Pass XA30.5. I have a LTA MZ2 on order to match with it, but in the meantime, I hooked it up to the preamp section of my Peachtree Nova300 using SE inputs/outputs. I have Tekton Electron SE speakers and a Cambridge Audio CXC transport. I found the sound of the Pass to be wooly, rolled off on the highs and not as clear or articulate as the Peachtree as an integrated. There was a richness and liquidity to the sound but I lost detail and fidelity. Am I doing something wrong? Is the preamp section in the Peachtree not a good match with the Pass amp? Is using the SE outputs severely compromising the SQ? I've read so many great things about the Pass XA30.5 and though it sounded good, I was kind of disappointed. There was a trade-off with the Peachtree that I don't think I'm willing to make. Anyone have any pointers or thoughts?
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