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Can a Pass Labs XA160.5 Drive a Set Of Thiel CS7.2

I have a pass Labs X600 which is being used to drive a set of Thiel CS7.2's. I'm considering upgrading my amp to either a Pass Labs X600.5 or a Pass Labs XA160.5. Everyone seem to love the XA160.5's. However, I'm concerned that the XA1605.5's won't have enough current to drive the big Thiels. I've had Threshold T400's and Pass Labs X350 paired with the Thiels in the past and I was unsatisfied with the dynamics.
thresholdman
skootb
68 posts
 
I take that back. there's 6db for the xa30.5, but measurements of the xa100.5 were less than 200w total

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/power-amplifiers/power-amplifiers-reviews/pass-labs-xa-1005-pure-class-a-monoblock-power-amplifier/page-4-the-pass-labs-xa-100-5-power-amplifier-on-the-bench.html

so I'm not sure what the xa160.5 can do
jafant
18,975 posts
 
Thresholdman-

did you receive the Pass amps?
if so, how is the listening experience?
thresholdman OP
12 posts
 
I got the amps a few weeks ago but I have not had the time until recently to listen to them. I'm satisfied with the amps. They are more detailed, accurate, and have more control of the low frequencies than the X600. They seem to be able to create more separation between instruments.
jafant
18,975 posts
 
Right On! The Thiels really shine in the instrument separation catagory when fed proper amplification.

Happy Listening!
vhiner
544 posts
 
Break-in is bound to take at least a month or two on amps of that size. What does Pass recommend?
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