elmerpoh

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Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5
Hi Guys,Apologies for the late update, was tied up and seldom log into the site.Yes, I've upgraded to the XA100.5 and used the same VSA Unifield 2s on the 100.5 and 60.5.What I felt from different amps on the same speaker, the 100.5 sure have more... 
Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5
Hey Guys,Just an update, finally my long wait for the XA100.5 ends 2 days ago.Have it delivered, setup and running in my room. Played for first 3 hours and already noticed the benefits of having more headroom even if its not required.Cannot wait t... 
Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5
Hi Peter,Thanks for checking back.Can you believe I am still waiting for the stock of Pass labs amps to arrive my local distributor. It's been close to 3 months in about a weeks time.Would love to give you some views of the jump from the xa60.5 to... 
Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5
Excellent and very valid points guys,I will need to have a good talk with my dealer.Hope this unfolds well...Thank you all for the inputs.Cheers 
Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5
07-14-10: PeterayerElmerpoh,I must have misunderstood you. I thought from your original post that the dealer is getting new stock (both the X350.5 and the XA100.5) in the next 3-4 weeks. I assumed you would simply be able to listen and compare the... 
Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5
07-13-10: Onhwy61If I understand your situation correctly you will have the opportunity to listen to both amplifiers. You will have a better chance of making a good decision if you listen to each one without expectations of what they will or won't... 
Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5
07-13-10: Pubul57"I was always told all speakers like wattages, the higher the better."I do think all speakers need enough watts to perform well, the quantity varies with the speaker, room, music, and loudenss preferences. I also know folks like V... 
Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5
Hi Guys,Thank you for all the inputs.Pubul57With your speakers I would not expect much of a difference going from the XA-60.5 to the 100.5, it just doesn't seem like power (a fairly marginal difference here) is the issue, not with your speakers an... 
Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5
Hi Kenl,Yes,The reviews are pretty much true, the Pass Labs XA indeed have magical mids and highs.. You need to hear them...Regarding heat from the XAs, no issue since you have air conditioning in your listening room.When I listen to few hours of ... 
Pass Labs:What to expect fm XA60.5 to XA100.5
Some information:Speaker : Von Schweikert Unifield II on 60cm standsCD player : Bel Canto CD-2 as transportDAC : Bel Canto 3.5VBPreamp : Using the DAC pre amp at the momentRoom : Dedicated Audio room with no other furnitureAround 4meters by 3.5 me... 
Review: Pass Labs XA60.5 monobloks Amplifier
Hi Teajay/Rhyno,Thanks for all the advise and suggestions. Well appreciated. I will give a call to my local dealer who sold the XA60.5 to me and see what they could suggest.The hum was slightly obvious few feet from the humming mono block especial... 
Review: Pass Labs XA60.5 monobloks Amplifier
Hi Teajay,Great review on the XA60.5, it certainly help me in my decision for getting a pair.i just received the pair from the local deal and I am enjoying it very much like what you described. Breaking in seems a long time for now.I have a concer...