Pass XA160 and B&W 802D

[Michele]

I have found a pair of XA 160 amps and i like to know what do you think about them with 802D (may be better X600?)

Thanks

Michele

 

[Alain Dupont]

Michele,

One of the best choices!! Lucky Guy

Did you take a look at the http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/1205bw/index4.html

Impedance: 4 to 16 Ohms

For me A pure class A 160 Watts/ch amplifier is the same as a 300Watts/ch class AB amplifier.

Running a little hot, but all you ever dreamed of!

Regards.

Alain, a Pass Fan...

 

[Michele]

The question is; a pair of X600.5 or a pair of XA160?
3 weeks ago someone sold a pair oh Threshold SA12E....one of my dreams

 

[Idefixes]

I 've compared XA160 and X250.5 B&W 802D. For my hears the X250.5 is the best choice : better sound stage, better dynamics...
Marc

 

[Nelson Pass]

Being that the B&W's are relatively current hungry, I think you would
be better off with the earlier X Class AB designs, the X.5 designs,
or the XA.5 designs.

 

[Michele]

Thank you Mr Pass, I think X600.5 is the right choise. I'd like to know something more about it and the differences with the old X600.

 

[arupg]

Being that the B&W's are relatively current hungry, I think you would be better off with the earlier X Class AB designs, the X.5 designs, or the XA.5 designs.

Too many choices here. Between X350.5 and XA100.5, whats your call - Nelson for the 802s?
Room size is 14 x 16 Ft (dedicated room). Music is Classical, Acoustic Jazz, some 60s, 70s & 80s rock. Don't listen as obscene levels. Like my music with a touch of warmth..... And a huge soundstage with realistic width & depth.

Cheers!
arup

 

[Nelson Pass]

Either would do the job. Personally, the XA100.5

 

[arupg]

Appreciate your recommendation. I too thought the XA100.5. Saw a pair parked on the floor with your TAD RS-1 & u in ur jammies.....
Nice one there!!

 

[arupg]

Hi Nelson
Here's a question purely for academic reasons to a designer of some of the greatest amps

For a speaker like B&W 800D, what would be your best choice from the choices below:

1. Using a pair of X600.5 in bi-wire
2. Using a pair of XA160.5 in bi-wire
3. Using a pair of X350.5 in vertical bi-amp.

Further, would you say a pair of XA100.5 images & soundstages better than the stereo amp X350.5?

Would really appreciate to hear from you.


Arup

 

[Nelson Pass]

#2

I have not specifically compared the XA100.5 to the X350.5, but
triangulating the performance of the XA,5's in general, I imagine
that it is better in this respect.

 

[arupg]

hmm! I see a clean tilt towards Class-A here. They must be that good...
Thanks - u've given me the hint which way to go.....