2. amps-preamps
  3. 1441917010

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
czbbcl's avatar
czbbcl
1,752 posts
 
Your speakers have a sensitivity of 81 db and are nominally a 4 ohm load. Without digging deeper into the speakers specs I would say the xa200.5's would have no problem driving them and that is the route I would go. I prefer Pass Labs class A mono-blocs to their class AB designs. And giving the type of music you listen to the class A mono-blocs makes the most sense.

Chuck
ebm
9,311 posts
 
The Pass 350.8 wonderful amp plenty of power.
1985tqc OP
7 posts
 
Thank you for the responses so far, they are very helpful in knowing I will not need a mega watt output amp(s) for my speakers. With no dealers within hundreds miles of my home, the knowledge gained here is much appreciated.
Ag insider logo xs@2x
hk_fan
416 posts
 
What is lacking with your current system?

Your amplifiers are the last item that I'd consider changing if it were my system, however if you are determined to go Pass - I'd choose the XA without hesitation.
keithr
1,306 posts
 
I don't think the 200.5s will work at all.

There is a reason MBL's own amps are Class A/B and extremely high power.
More to discover