Pass XA 200.5 versus X-600 for MBL 101D


Have Parasound Halo:
JC-1's JC-2 JC-3 and CD-1 & clearaudio avant-grande TT
Room size: 18'x 26' & 9' high
Listen to Female Vocals, Jazz & Classical primarily. Fairly loud.

Any input on one of these amps over the other would be very helpful. Where I live leaves no opportunity to A-B

Currently will be purchasing Pass Labs Xs-20, XP-25 and probably an Esoteric K-03?

Thoughts always appreciated...
1985tqc

Showing 1 response by georgehifi


1985tqc hi, I would stay with the Parasound JC1's as being bi-polar output they can give more current than the Pass mosfets can. This is why MBL also use Bi-polar in both their big amps used to drive their top speakers.

As the MBL's are 81db and have 3.8ohm load in the mid bass and an evil -51 degree phase angle, which could bring that impedance down to 2ohms, and this is where bi-polar output amp shine for current delivery for you to get the best possible bass performance.

Cheers George