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Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5

Hi Guys,

Some of you may know that I have some buzz/hum issue in one of newly received XA60.5 mono blocks. The dealer diagnosed the problem and determined the transformer needs replacing. Since the XA60.5 is only few days old so I am given the chance to get a replacement set or I could top up the price difference to get the X350.5 or XA100.5s when my dealer gets their stocks in the next 3-4 weeks time.

Kudos to Pass Labs and the dealer's service for all the patience and after sales services...certainly very much appreciated and glad I go for Pass Labs.

As such, I have 3-4 weeks to listen to the current XA60.5 in my system while waiting for the stocks to arrive and make the final decision on the swap/upgrade.
elmerpoh

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jpspock
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I own a XA100.5 with WP Sasha. Before buying tha XA100.5, I compared it with a XA60.5 that is a very great amp. The difference between both is the bass are far better articulate,with XA100.5. I compared the XA100.5 with the X350.5, and I prefered the XA60 because it's much more musical, you feel more involved into the music. So if you do not need the power of the XA100, go to XA60.5.
^jp
jpspock
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Hi Elmeroth,

I listened the XA60 and 100.5 the same day on the same Sasha. I compared the X350.5 with 250.5, 600.5 on Sophia2 and the on WP8. One thing is very important too : the preamp. I have compared the XP10 and XP20 with XA100.5 and X600.5 and XP20 is much better : wider and deeper image, deeper and articulate bass, magnificient midrange. So when you will listen to those gears, don't forget the impact of the preamp, because it can change everything.
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