Pass Labs XA30.8 for Dynaudio C1 Platinum


I haven't had the privilege to listen to any Pass labs equipment, but I've been eyeing the possibility of trying out the "lower" powered class A amp(s) and possibility even a line preamplifier from them. My current amp is an Anthem Statement P2 with gobs of power, so I'm not sure what to expect with an XA30.8 that's conservatively rated around 60 watts in 4 ohm loads. Anyone have first hand knowledge with any of the class A amps in regards to powering "not so efficient" loudspeakers care to chime in? Thanks!

scaf_007

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That's basically what I was thinking, but I learned long ago at an early stage in the audio hobby its better to overbuild a system as opposed to under estimate. Ideally I'd love to try the xa60.8 monoblocks, but I have a feeling they'd be a bit out of budget, and also at that point start to worry about power requirements for the rest of my equipment without having to make drastic changes. 

Medium sized room but that really isn't the issue I have any concern over. I'm more or less interested in the output capabilities of the xa30.8. All too often I read that dynes like lots of power so I don't exactly want an amplifier to run out of steam. Which is why I posted this on agon. Thanks for the replies everyone, I appreciate it.

gareents thanks for the reply. I think I've seen more than enough evidence from users such as yourself that the xa30.8 would be fine for my current set of speakers. I guess the rest depends on just pulling the trigger and wanting to spend the funds. Pretty crazy economy right now!