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Review: Pass Labs XA100.5 Amplifier
Thanks Peterayer. I cannot demo the XA 100.5 . I need to rely on excellent reviews like yours and my experience with the exceptional XA30.5 .Best wishes . 
Review: Pass Labs XA100.5 Amplifier
i read on pettyfeversk thread that you changed to XA160.5 as the XA 100.5 did not have enough power to drive your speakers.i have the XA 30.5 and considering XA100.5 as i feel my speakers, Audio Physic Scorpio II, could do better. 4ohms 91dB sensi... 
Pass XA.60.5 Monoblocks to Pass XA.100.5 Monoblock
Thank yoy Pettyfeversk,just the info i need. I have the XA30.5 and considering the XA60.5 or 100.5. I extract a lot of juice and the needle swings 70% across often. I do not want to lose the sweetness of the XA30.5. Your notes help indeed.I am run... 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
i have tried the Audio research Ref 5 preamp with my XA30.5. i used balanced input from my Wadia and balanced output. i found no impedance mismatch.i suggest you try the Audio research REF 3. you might like it. 
which power cable for Pass Labs XA30.5
I now have Transparent Audio REference powerlink.neutral. dynamic. lifts the stage . better high frequency extension. bass cleaned up.all in comparison to stockpower cable. 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
may i take the liberty of drifting. my speakers are also 4 ohm and 91dB sensitivity.Audio Physic Scorpio ii. the XA30.5 is excellent but sometimes i feel PERHAPS i need more power. i would rather consider changing the speaker. so what is a great s... 
pass labs xa30 to valve amplifier.
i have the XA 30.5 fed directly by Wadia cdp. i have tried various preamps including ARC ref 5 and prefer no preamp. this is my personal preference.try tubes like Leben. but if you like the XA 30.5 why bother with tubes? 
Wadia S7i direct to amp
thank you Kucharsk. 
Want to enhance my Audio system, need suggestions
500 for cdp is low. try Rega apollo ,arcam or naim used 
Want to enhance my Audio system, need suggestions
what is your budget for cd player? 
Want to enhance my Audio system, need suggestions
Being a budget audio guy why do you need 2 systems?rather start with upgrading the source with a dedicated cd player and slowly work around building one audiophile system. also spend some on cables . 
Searching for new speakers: Wilson, B&W, ??
Try Audio Physic Scorpio. detail, low end bass, slam,natural sounding,coherent from top to bottom with seamless integration.I found them better than B&W or Martin Logans.I did not like the sharp unnatural high frequencies of B&W and the Ma... 
Wadia S7i direct to amp
thank you Kucharsk. what power cable are you using? 
PASS LABS XA-30.5 vs XA-60.5
Thank you Onemug. The needle stays at 12oclock 95% of time except for when i play rock really loud. have you compared the CJ to Pass Labs XP20 preamp. the XP20 is SS and balanced. 
PASS LABS XA-30.5 vs XA-60.5
hello alli have the xa30.5 driving the audio physic scorpio ii 91dB and 4ohms. i wonder whether 30.5 is the best for me or should i upgrade to 60.5 or 100.5