pass labs xa100.5 or pilinius sa 103


Hi there. I am about to say yes to a dealer who introduced the pass labs xa100.5
to replace my plinius sa 103 to drive my dynaudio confidence 4 with ear 868 w phono preamp and michell orbe sme v arm / ortofon a90 cart , shunyata v ray w kimber palladian power 20 amp power chord and au24e IC & speaker wire.

Anyone who has suggestions / experience to share is very highly appreciated.

Thanks.
sgm

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Thesoundhouse.

If you want to compare Spectron with Pass Lab amp - and I love both (and I love Plinius too) but preferred Spectron - then compare them in "apple to apple" manner.

Pass Lab X350.5 or 200.5 or 100.5 cost much more then stock $3.9k Spectron. Compare Spectron stereo or better monoblocks or better monoblocks with upgardes until the prices will be more or less comprable. Howeveerr, still Spectron will be cheaper but its Spectron's business to price their product competitively not customer's. I wonder also what speaker you use and what type of music you prefer but its secondary to fair (more or less) equipment comparison.