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| Pass Labs xa-25 or Coda Continum #8 My 300b, a 2 unit amp, has delivered that blackness wonderfully. Thanks for pointing that out. Is important. I wonder how the xa-25 is in that regard. I assume that’s noise floor related? | |
| Pass Labs xa-25 or Coda Continum #8 Thanks. There is a used one up that I can actually drive and pick up. Very tempted. Apparently it’s the new model that was released in the last 2 years. Not sure if that’s referring to the resistor change or another update. I would have to find ou... | |
| Pass Labs xa-25 or Coda Continum #8 Yes that’s the logical, smart way to go about things! lol. Good advice. With downsizing on the horizon, I know I have to change quite a bit. I figure if I buy used, I can always resell without much of a hit. So I’d like to sample stuff quickly to ... | |
| Pass Labs xa-25 or Coda Continum #8 I get them next week. I hope they are end game but you know how it goes. The #8 would power most speakers that I’d consider if the Volti didn’t work out. It’s certainly a safer bet. Thats why I will wait until I hear them. If I do love them, it wo... | |
| Pass Labs xa-25 or Coda Continum #8 Thanks for the response. Very helpful since I’ve looked closely at every amp you listed! Lol i will be using it with a 99db efficient speaker and a tube preamp with 50db gain. Could be a very nice fit. Btw, what is the efficiency of your spea... | |
| Pass Labs xa-25 or Coda Continum #8 A Coda s5.5 is also available. A little less power but not an issue. So, are the same things that people like in the #8, in the s5.5? Same characteristics? | |
| Pass Labs xa-25 or Coda Continum #8 Also, both are available used right now under 4k. So, may be a good time to get one even though I have my set amp for another year. | |
| Seeking a new loudspeaker, horn, single driver, concentric or open baffle Hey OP. FYI, I just ordered a pair of Lucera and should have them by the end of the week. I’m not sure if you purchased anything yet. If not, I’m in Suffolk County and you are welcome to have a listen. My accompanying equipment is a 300b amp, tube... | |
| Attention Horn Owners Having heard them, I wonder just how close they are sound wise to the Lucera or Rivals. Greg will say come on down and have a listen! lol. Great guy. I liked the modified Klipsch a lot. | |
| Tannoy or Volti I think my retirement amp when I’m fed up with tubes will be the xa25. | |
| Tannoy or Volti Well if you find that speaker that is just between AN and Volti let everyone know! Many are looking for just that combination of mellow when it needs to be and lively. | |
| Tannoy or Volti I know that is one of its strengths. I just don’t listen to certain music anymore due to its sound. I still need my classic rock or heavy metal going sometimes. Trade offs I suppose. | |
| Tannoy or Volti With a high end with zero edge. I listen for hours at a time. | |
| Tannoy or Volti What I learned today Charles, if you play jazz and easier stuff like Sade, Audio Notes are wonderful. There’s a reason they have a big following. Their mid range is really something special. | |
| Tannoy or Volti Well keep us posted on what you audition and give us a small review of each please. Curious what your impressions will be. |