Recommended S.S. amp type for TANNOY 15'' speakers

I pair my Tannoy Legacy Ardens primarily with a Pass Labs XA30.5 with excellent results. It never leaves class A in my use. This amp isn't going anywhere.
If you're budget allows, the Pass INT25 should have no problem driving your Tannoys.

I listened to Steve Guttenburgs recent Audiophiliac review of
the Tannoy Cheviot. Gutt is a true disciple of Nelson Pass-
owning multiple pieces from First Watt and Pass Labs. The Chevvy's
sensitivity is 4 points under mine. He said the FW was good but his 100.5 Pass monos were way better.
I now have a Pass Labs XA25 on order.
Thanks for all your above help.

yakbob,

Which preamp are you using with your XA30.5?

@gadios
Most of the time I'm using my McIntosh C2300 (with NOS ADZAM tubes)
Once in a while I swap in my vintage Marantz 7T just to justify keeping it.

I find both pair well with the XA30.5, and feel I've reached the end game with my core components.

Let me know if I can answer any other questions. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the XA25, so please share when you've had some time with it!

Contact Tommy at Digital Amplifier Company. I have one of his Stereo Maraschino Integrated Amps and it sounds fantastic on any speaker I drove with it. Plus he offers a 30 day no questions return policy.

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