I have not heard the Threshold amps, but did own the XA100.5 (see my review) and now have the XA160.5. I would guess that the supersymmetry of the later Pass amps would contribute greatly to lowering the noise and lessening distortion for a more clean, transparent and dynamic sound. I also own the XP-20 and Xono and can tell you they make for a great combination with the XA.5 amps. Can you hear the XA100.5 in your system to compare?
Threshold to Pass upgrade?
I'm thinking of upgrading my Threshold T400 to a Pass Labs amp, either an X350.5 or if I can stretch it, maybe a pair of XA100.5s (the upgrade bug strikes again). The Threshold is now probably around 15 years old. How does it compare to these current Pass Labs amps? The rest of the system is:
Oracle MkV
Grant Fidelity CD1000
Pass X1 and XONO
Talon Raven C
Thanks for any opinions.
Oracle MkV
Grant Fidelity CD1000
Pass X1 and XONO
Talon Raven C
Thanks for any opinions.
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