I had a XA-30.5 for many years, I haven't hear the .8 series (yet).
First it was driving a pair of Watt Puppy 5.1's and then a pair of Sasha I's. Both of these speakers are difficult loads, in a 23' x 16' room played to lifelike volume levels.
This amp is by far the biggest over-achiever I've ever experienced.
Our system had Meridian 800 series digital components, upper tier MIT Oracle cables, Sound Application power conditioner and the room was well treated.
Our system was very revealing, and while multiple changes occurred the XA-30.5 was never the weak point.
Highly recommended without hesitation.
First it was driving a pair of Watt Puppy 5.1's and then a pair of Sasha I's. Both of these speakers are difficult loads, in a 23' x 16' room played to lifelike volume levels.
This amp is by far the biggest over-achiever I've ever experienced.
Our system had Meridian 800 series digital components, upper tier MIT Oracle cables, Sound Application power conditioner and the room was well treated.
Our system was very revealing, and while multiple changes occurred the XA-30.5 was never the weak point.
Highly recommended without hesitation.