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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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rtn1
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Does the meter on the XA60.5 bump around alot? If it moves on more than an occasion, go with the bigger amps.

Your description of the sound of Rock and Concertos with the XA60.5 does sound like a potential power issue.
rtn1
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My speakers are 90 db efficiency. My amplifier provides 400+ watts into 4 ohms. I use every one of those watts, every day. And not just for a couple seconds.
rtn1
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I agree with Onemug. Somehow, the XA200.5 sounds sweet, delicate, and holographic in addition to all the other things we associate with ample power. I suspect most other solid state amps sound hard and flat as a result of their more complex design.
rtn1
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"always craving for even more resolution, more speed and a tighter and more defined low ends...design and characteristic of Pass Labs sounding slightly layback"

Interesting, because that is not what I experience. Not doubting what you hear or your musical preferences because you've done the comparison. But, I hear natural and flowing music. Pace, detail, staging, and lower end are just right.

Solution seems to make fine amps, too.
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