Pass XA160 and B&W 802D

Michele · 29th April 2008, 08:52 PM

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 · 30th April 2008, 12:34 PM

Michele,

One of the best choices!! Lucky Guy

Did you take a look at the http://www.stereophile.com/floorloud...bw/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 · 3rd May 2008, 07:06 AM

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 · 3rd May 2008, 02:35 PM

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 · 3rd May 2008, 05:03 PM

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 · 3rd May 2008, 06:53 PM

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 · 11th May 2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

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 · 12th May 2008, 12:30 AM

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

arupg · 12th May 2008, 09:40 AM

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 · 14th May 2008, 04:23 PM

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

29th April 2008, 08:52 PM	#1
Michele diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	Pass XA160 and B&W 802D 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

30th April 2008, 12:34 PM	#2
Alain Dupont diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Paris - France	Michele, One of the best choices!! Lucky Guy Did you take a look at the http://www.stereophile.com/floorloud...bw/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... __________________ Did live about 10 years in Canada Back to France since the 1st February 2007.

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3rd May 2008, 07:06 AM	#3
Michele diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	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

3rd May 2008, 02:35 PM	#4
Idefixes diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mulhouse - Alsace	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

3rd May 2008, 05:03 PM	#5
Nelson Pass The one and only Join Date: Mar 2001	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.

3rd May 2008, 06:53 PM	#6
Michele diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	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.

12th May 2008, 12:30 AM	#8
Nelson Pass The one and only Join Date: Mar 2001	Either would do the job. Personally, the XA100.5

12th May 2008, 09:40 AM	#9
arupg diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Riga	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!!

14th May 2008, 04:23 PM	#10
arupg diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Riga	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