Schematic for XA 30.5?

markd514 · 4th December 2011, 09:30 PM

Interested in building one of these. i am wondering how it compares sonically to the aleph 3. Seems similar in power.

Zen Mod · 4th December 2011, 10:00 PM

not similar in power .

it's still in production .

markd514 · 4th December 2011, 10:28 PM

Um, yes, similar in power.
The published spec of the aleph 3 is 30 watter per channel in 8 ohms.
The published spec of the xa30.5 is 30 watts per channel in 8 ohms. That is similar in my book! Ok, I should have said it was the same.
Yes, it is in production.
So, is there a schematic available for it?

Holger Barske · 4th December 2011, 10:31 PM

No.

Zen Mod · 4th December 2011, 10:54 PM

not similar in power ...... even if specs are the similar

don't believe in everything written by NP ....... there is always possibility of some catch22

compare measurements - XA 30.5 have much greater dynamic capabilities

markd514 · 4th December 2011, 11:34 PM

ok, makes sense to me
thanks zen mod I think it actually does have more power the more I read up on it.

Nelson Pass · 5th December 2011, 03:11 AM

It has a lot more power. 30 watts is the Class A figure.

Thomas Giz · 5th December 2011, 05:02 AM

I'm lucky to own one. For sure it is more powerful and dynamic than Aleph 30. IMO It looks and sounds better too :-) Compared both side by side.

markd514 · 5th December 2011, 04:06 PM

I am actually thinking about buying a new one for my B&W 804 matrix from 1994. What do you think Nelson?
I know some will laugh at this, but I still have the aragon 2004 which is not too bad. I bought a huge classe model 750, and it was too dark sounding. I got rid of that. I tried an ARC solid state-absolutely terrible...lasted a minute in my system. It ripped my ears out with its sharp treble. I built a pass aleph 3 from schematics on here. Sounds really good. I dont think the bass is as deep as I would like though. I dont need a lot of volume. I like Al dimeola and the holley cole trio at realistic listening levels.
I can not find anything that totally kills the aragon. I am wondering if I need a new pair of speakers...lol

Thomas Giz · 5th December 2011, 05:42 PM

The answer to your question is in you. Nobody here knows your preference. I like Pass sonic signature and could go blindly with any of his product but you may be a different story. I consider XA30.5 very fine power amp and do not plan any upgrade ever unless they come up with better one :-)

4th December 2011, 09:30 PM	#1
markd514 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2011	Schematic for XA 30.5? Interested in building one of these. i am wondering how it compares sonically to the aleph 3. Seems similar in power.

4th December 2011, 10:00 PM	#2
Zen Mod diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ancient Batsch , behind Iron Curtain	not similar in power . it's still in production . __________________ my Papa is smarter than your Nelson ! tnx to clean thread ; Cook Book ; PSM LS Cook Book ; Baby Diyaudio FORUM ; BAF Forum & Gallery;I'm dumb

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Holger Barske diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ruhrgebiet	No. __________________ Best regards: Holger www.holgerbarske.com

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Zen Mod diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ancient Batsch , behind Iron Curtain	not similar in power ...... even if specs are the similar don't believe in everything written by NP ....... there is always possibility of some catch22 compare measurements - XA 30.5 have much greater dynamic capabilities __________________ my Papa is smarter than your Nelson ! tnx to clean thread ; Cook Book ; PSM LS Cook Book ; Baby Diyaudio FORUM ; BAF Forum & Gallery;I'm dumb

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4th December 2011, 10:28 PM	#3
markd514 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2011	Um, yes, similar in power. The published spec of the aleph 3 is 30 watter per channel in 8 ohms. The published spec of the xa30.5 is 30 watts per channel in 8 ohms. That is similar in my book! Ok, I should have said it was the same. Yes, it is in production. So, is there a schematic available for it?

4th December 2011, 11:34 PM	#6
markd514 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2011	ok, makes sense to me thanks zen mod I think it actually does have more power the more I read up on it.

5th December 2011, 03:11 AM	#7
Nelson Pass The one and only Join Date: Mar 2001	It has a lot more power. 30 watts is the Class A figure.

5th December 2011, 05:02 AM	#8
Thomas Giz diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA	I'm lucky to own one. For sure it is more powerful and dynamic than Aleph 30. IMO It looks and sounds better too :-) Compared both side by side.

5th December 2011, 04:06 PM	#9
markd514 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2011	I am actually thinking about buying a new one for my B&W 804 matrix from 1994. What do you think Nelson? I know some will laugh at this, but I still have the aragon 2004 which is not too bad. I bought a huge classe model 750, and it was too dark sounding. I got rid of that. I tried an ARC solid state-absolutely terrible...lasted a minute in my system. It ripped my ears out with its sharp treble. I built a pass aleph 3 from schematics on here. Sounds really good. I dont think the bass is as deep as I would like though. I dont need a lot of volume. I like Al dimeola and the holley cole trio at realistic listening levels. I can not find anything that totally kills the aragon. I am wondering if I need a new pair of speakers...lol

5th December 2011, 05:42 PM	#10
Thomas Giz diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA	The answer to your question is in you. Nobody here knows your preference. I like Pass sonic signature and could go blindly with any of his product but you may be a different story. I consider XA30.5 very fine power amp and do not plan any upgrade ever unless they come up with better one :-)

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