Dynaudio C1 and Pass amp


Anyone has experience with this combo? Particular Pass XA30.5.
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Showing 2 responses by pnmeyer

Interesting thread as I decided to go with a similar combination.I recently heard the Pass XA 30.5 with the Dynaudio Anniversary 25, which have similar specs to C1s and C2s. They sounded wonderful together. The Pass easily handled the Dynaudios even at loud listening levels. I was so taken by the combination that I ordered the XA 30.5 on the spot to run my Dynaudio Confidence C2 IIs. The dealer assured me the XA 30.5 would be sufficient. I had come into the store inquiring about the X350.5, which is more expensive, but the dealer suggested I give the XA 30.5 a listen first. He obviously could have sold me either. Pass is shipping the amp next week, so I will be able to assess in my own room with the C2s soon, but based on what I heard, I am optimistic that the XA30.5 will be able to handle the Dynaudios.
I received my Pass XA 30.5 a couple of days ago, which I am using to power Dynaudio Confidence 2 II speakers. No trouble driving my Dynaudios at reasonably loud listening levels (just before it becomes uncomfortable). No trouble with bass. The meter stays at 12 position (in a couple of instances, just over). I have an open floor plan. No problems with sound levels. I mostly listen to Jazz, pop and rock. Don't know how it would handle symphonic music. I replaced Class D amps that were rated 575 watts per channel, doubling output into 4 ohms. I don't feel I am missing anything power wise and the Pass sounds so much more lush and involving than my prior amps right out of the box.