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!

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Some specs worth consideration with this question.

How is sensitivity measured?

What is impedance across frequency range (lowest value?) ?

What is room size?

At what maximum volume do you listen?

What is your room size?


I own the XA30.8 and I’m pretty sure it would have no problems driving your Dynaudio C1 speakers in the small to medium size room.
It has no issues driving the Martin Logan Montis where the panel impedance could drop under 1ohm. I doubt the Dyns are that unstable.  

The amp also pairs amazingly well with XP-12 preamplifier. 

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.

I use a Pass XA25 with my Dynaudio Heritage Specials, which are an 85db, 4 ohm load. The 25 watt Pass drives them very capably.

Few things - 

1. It’s not the quantity of the watts, it’s the quality. There’s no doubt about quality of power this amplifier delivers. 

2. The XA30.8 will put out over 100w into 4ohms. But you will most likely hardly push it there in the medium sized room. Should be no issues when it happens.