Pass....Accuphase....or......


Hi Audiogoners!

I need a new power amp to my Verity Audio Parsifal Ovation (18 watts minimum recommended input power / 8 ohm).

Have a Mark Levinson No.532 that keeps broking down and it's getting too expensive to fix in Europe. 

Music: Classical/symphonic and jazz.

Room: 13 x 26

Preamp: Auralic DAC/Pre (but this can change....)

Ideas so far:

Pass Labs XA-25 (hype or really good and powerful enough?)

Accuphase A-48 (too polite?)

If you have a minute....I need ideas in that price range...+/- $$. Thanks!

 

southofdallas

Showing 1 response by ericba

Another vote for the Pass XA25. It is driving a pair of Harbeth 30.2.

compared it to Ayre at twice the price and Luxman. To me and as reported by many, it is a very neutral and transparent sound. With a tad warmth and pure class A drive. It is being used by many reviewers as a reference amp in that price point because of its qualities.
i am not familiar with your speaker however and the synergy between the two is paramount. Why not try a second hand if you cannot audition? If not fully satisfied it can be easily be resold as it is a blue chip item.