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Pass Labs XA25
Avanti1960  When the XA 25 arrived I hooked it up to my Dynaudio Focus 360's that I had purchased around 2010 (was the most I had ever spent on speakers). As soon as the XA25 warmed up (about an hour) I started playing Stan Getz: The Bossa Nova A... 
Pass Labs XA25
Yowser - By hype I meant reviews that said the 25 watts would be enough and it’s not. I knew that going in. I need to reword my post. Yowser, I went to edit my post but it won't allow me (more than 30 mins) smh   JI35 - Why I  decided to keep th... 
Pass Labs XA25
My XA25 arrived and after listening to it for almost 2 weeks it’s just not the amp I want in my main system. It’s ok, but to me it doesn’t live up to all the hype. I’ve read where a lot of people love this amp but not me. I’ll keep it but it’ll be... 
Pass Labs XA25
While watching the Absolute Sound tour of Pass Labs they showed an interior shot of the XA25 and I observed a Tamura 3FD-320 transformer mounted to the circuit board. I googled the purpose of the transformer.   The Tamura 3FD-320 transformer is ... 
Pass Labs XA25
cbrez I will but it might be a while due to the 8 week wait and extended break in time.  
Pass Labs XA25
charles007100 according to the dealer the XA25 is backlogged 8 weeks.  
Pass Labs XA25
charles007100 yes, I ordered one but it’s not scheduled to arrive till the first week of March give or take. It will be paired with either Paradigm Premier 200B, Focal Aria or Triangle Borea BRO4 stand mounted speakers. Preamp is Cary audio SLP-9... 
Pass Labs XA25
Thanks  jasonbourne71  
Axpona: Who's going & when?
Hey Sean, I’m still here in 2025 !!!  Been a member going on 25 years and still a mid-fi audiophile… Cheers    
Does the NAD 326 Bee Integrated amp run hot
The thermal protection hasn't triggered on mine but it does run quite warm....But sounds very ,very good... 
NAD C 326BEE Mosfet or Bipolar
Thx Philjolet.......... 
NAD 317 vs. C 326BEE
C 326BEE...... 
Refurbish a classic amp or replace it?
I had a Forte Model 4 that I sold here on Audiogon. Big, Big Mistake! 
VTL2.5 or PrimaLuna2: wich is better as preamp?
I've had my VTL 2.5 for over 6 years. I have not considered another. That might tell you something. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I bought my Infinity Kappa 8.1's in 1993 and have not had the urge to change. Still like new.