If you have Pass X.5 or XA amps, do you plan on moving to the Xs series and when ? ..

[joeinid]

I am curious if you plan on upgrading your amps. Thanks.

 

[Bruce B]

I don't think so... I think I could change other components in the chain that would have a larger impact than going from an XA.5 to XS. I'm sure Christian would disagree though.

But then, I'd certainly wouldn't say no if one should show up at my doorstep!

 

[joeinid]

Thanks Bruce. A friend bought my XA100.5's. I sold them to move up to the XA160.5's. I keep thinking about the Xs150's but they are a ways off. I miss the Pass sound signature but not sure how long I can hold out, meaning jump on the 160's. Decisions. I wanted to move up because I believe the bass is firmer on the 160/200 amps.

How happy are you with the XA160's?

 

[rockitman]

I don't think so... I think I could change other components in the chain that would have a larger impact than going from an XA.5 to XS. I'm sure Christian would disagree though.

But then, I'd certainly wouldn't say no if one should show up at my doorstep!

For me, other than my DAC, there really wasn't much more I could do to improve my reproduction performance. My analog front end is top notch, so only the amps were left to bring up to that level. It's a about a $40K difference retail between the XS 150 and XA 160's....that said, I'm loving the XS amps and feel they were worth th extra coin....for me.

 

[rbbert]

I have an INT-150 now and am wondering about going to the INT-30A, since my speakers are over 90 dB efficient and I rarely see the volume on the INT-150 over about "45" (out of 63, in 1 dB steps) which is quite loud. Not quite the OP's question, I know...

 

[joeinid]

I have an INT-150 now and am wondering about going to the INT-30A, since my speakers are over 90 dB efficient and I rarely see the volume on the INT-150 over about "45" (out of 63, in 1 dB steps) which is quite loud. Not quite the OP's question, I know...

Hey, an upgrade is an upgrade. I think there is a different sound signature to both units. here is a good read for you.

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue58/pass_labs.htm

 

[rockitman]

Nelson puts it succinctly with regard to the class A/B X series amps vs the Class A XA series...

Why Class A?

Because it sounds better - pure and simple.

Why Class AB?

More power - less heat.

 

[Bruce B]

Thanks Bruce. A friend bought my XA100.5's. I sold them to move up to the XA160.5's. I keep thinking about the Xs150's but they are a ways off. I miss the Pass sound signature but not sure how long I can hold out, meaning jump on the 160's. Decisions. I wanted to move up because I believe the bass is firmer on the 160/200 amps.

How happy are you with the XA160's?

I think I need to upgrade everything else around the amps first to bring it up to the level of the XA-160.5's!

 

[joeinid]

I think I need to upgrade everything else around the amps first to bring it up to the level of the XA-160.5's!

Thanks Bruce! Makes sense.

 

[joeinid]

For me, other than my DAC, there really wasn't much more I could do to improve my reproduction performance. My analog front end is top notch, so only the amps were left to bring up to that level. It's a about a $40K difference retail between the XS 150 and XA 160's....that said, I'm loving the XS amps and feel they were worth th extra coin....for me.

Thanks Christian. I am glad you are loving the Xs150's.

 

[rbbert]

Hey, an upgrade is an upgrade. I think there is a different sound signature to both units. here is a good read for you.

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue58/pass_labs.htm

I remember reading this a while back; it makes it sound like a sideways move more than an upgrade, but maybe I can get an INT-30A on a trial basis.

 

[rbbert]

For me, other than my DAC, there really wasn't much more I could do to improve my reproduction performance. My analog front end is top notch, so only the amps were left to bring up to that level. It's a about a $40K difference retail between the XS 150 and XA 160's....that said, I'm loving the XS amps and feel they were worth th extra coin....for me.

Are you sure you don't need a pair of Q7's?

 

[rockitman]

Are you sure you don't need a pair of Q7's?

LOL...My Wilson X-2.2's are more than satisfactory. I had enough difficulty getting the 350lb bass cabinets downstairs...I can't image the 750lb one box that is Q7....

 

[XV-1]

Thanks Bruce. A friend bought my XA100.5's. I sold them to move up to the XA160.5's. I keep thinking about the Xs150's but they are a ways off. I miss the Pass sound signature but not sure how long I can hold out, meaning jump on the 160's. Decisions. I wanted to move up because I believe the bass is firmer on the 160/200 amps.

How happy are you with the XA160's?

Joe

Sell your Burmy's then take the step to get the xs. Then you are done.

About the only thing you might want to do to kick the Burmy sale along is lower your price by a similar amount you would lose when buying the 160's, then trading in on the xs.

Just a thought that's all.

 

[joeinid]

Joe

Sell your Burmy's then take the step to get the xs. Then you are done.

About the only thing you might want to do to kick the Burmy sale along is lower your price by a similar amount you would lose when buying the 160's, then trading in on the xs.

Just a thought that's all.

I am starting to realize I am going to have to take a big hit on the 911's.

 

[Kingsrule]

Yep
Bridged mono's are the issue....

 

[jeromelang]

maybe it is more worthwhile to upgrade the orange color rubber band interface beween the tsdx and the dac2x.....

 

[Cyclotronguy]

Rbbert

Call Reno HiFi and set up a demo

Cyclotronguy

 

[Bruce B]

Rbbert

Call Reno HiFi and set up a demo

Cyclotronguy

Are you actually a "cyclotron guy"? for isotopes?


Did everyone see now Pass is "endorsing" Silent Source cable brand?

 

[rockitman]

Are you actually a "cyclotron guy"? for isotopes?


Did everyone see now Pass is "endorsing" Silent Source cable brand?

you mean the ones on Walker Audio's site ?

http://walkeraudio.com/silent-source-cables/

price list:
http://walkeraudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/SilentSourceRetailPricesNov11.pdf