I had the XA-25 driving Spatial X5s, and it was a spectacular combination. I have been to LTAs facility and listened to several of their amps on Spatial Sapphire model. While this is not in any way a fair comparison (room, speaker, time), the LTA amps did not make magic, while the XA-25 did in a big way.
Anyone own Linear Tube Audio Amps?
I am considering buying an new LTA 40 Integrated amp. MSRP $7,650. 45 wpc.
I was considering the new ARC I-50 but now think this product may suit me better.
My speakers are Tannoy -94 Sensitivity and Fritz-87 Sensitivity. They both are fine
with my current Pass Labs INT25.
The room is medium sized. I listen at quite low levels 60-70 db. Jazz & vocal mostly.
My thinking is that I will still get good detail but ad the warmth of tubes.
LTA gives a 14 day trial so I can a/b them with the Pass.
I checked the archives and nothing there of help.
Love to hear from any LTA fans.