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Pass Labs XA60.5 with Confidence C1

Hi Folks,

Do you think I would be okay with this match?

Pass with 60 class A and the Dynaudio C1's 85dB 4ohm.

I know the XA100.5 would be the best bet but at this time it is a pretty good step up in cost diff.

I am not in my permanent home yet and in transition but I know it will not be an overly large room (California prices) and I do not listen at insane levels. This is for a combined stereo/ht rig and I am currently using a Simaudio Titan for all five channels. If this works out I would like one more down the road for center and then a small two channel amp hidden in my av cabinet.

Thanks
128x128dynguy

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xti16
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Mr SoftDome/Dynguy
I too would love to hear the Pass XA60.5 with the C1's but have no dealer in my area.

That being said I still think you should demo the Octave V70SE with either the SED 6550's or Gold Lion KT88 re-issues.
OctaDyn_Dude
ps If you have a local Pass dealer why not bring your C1's there? Then you'll know if it has the power you would be happy with.
xti16
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Ok - my last comment. I understand regarding with wanting to stay with Solid State. My favorite electronics is the Burmester separates but way out of my budget. Currently I'm running the EL34's in my V70 and as long as the Rel is on it's my favorite tube combo. From what I've read the EL34 has 30% less power which in theory should put me at 49.5 watts. So the XA60.5 of class A power should be real good. The Octave also has HT pass through.
I'm done preaching Octave
Sorry for the late reply but the snow here in the Chicago area is coming down faster than the snow blower can get rid of it (or blow it back in my face)
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