Is the XA25 a realistic option for LRS’s?


Greetings 

Posting this in speakers since the main focus is the Magnepan LRS’s

I’ve seen a handful of reviews of the LRS where they were driven/tested with the Pass XA25….but rarely read about that pairing from actual users.

I’m considering an XA25, not for the LRS per se, but since I have them it would be great if they truly played well together.

(I’m also considering an F7 as opposed to the XA25 but Im pretty sure those won’t pair well with the LRS)

My other speakers are Fritz Carbon 7’s

Despite the huge price differential between the LRS and the XA25, will they make a good combo in a room that’s about 12’x18’x8’?

thank

JS

j_andrews

Showing 1 response by mijostyn

The  XA25 is a fine amp for driving horn or otherwise very efficient systems. Maggie’s do not qualify. LRSs should have at least 100 class A watts or 200 AB watts. Yes, you can use the XA25 on them and if you listen above 90 dB you will be clipping peaks. If you listen to string quartet’s at moderate volume you’ll be fine.