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Pass Labs XA30.8 for Dynaudio C1 Platinum

I haven't had the privilege to listen to any Pass labs equipment, but I've been eyeing the possibility of trying out the "lower" powered class A amp(s) and possibility even a line preamplifier from them. My current amp is an Anthem Statement P2 with gobs of power, so I'm not sure what to expect with an XA30.8 that's conservatively rated around 60 watts in 4 ohm loads. Anyone have first hand knowledge with any of the class A amps in regards to powering "not so efficient" loudspeakers care to chime in? Thanks!

scaf_007
brubin
121 posts
 

Stop looking at specs. The Speaker efficiency is not as important as sound, Your not looking at a 30w tube amp. An amp like XA30.8 as plenty of room to support a speaker with 85db Sensitivity.

mesch
3,510 posts
 

Some specs worth consideration with this question.

How is sensitivity measured?

What is impedance across frequency range (lowest value?) ?

What is room size?

At what maximum volume do you listen?

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audphile1
5,164 posts
 

What is your room size?


I own the XA30.8 and I’m pretty sure it would have no problems driving your Dynaudio C1 speakers in the small to medium size room.
It has no issues driving the Martin Logan Montis where the panel impedance could drop under 1ohm. I doubt the Dyns are that unstable.  

The amp also pairs amazingly well with XP-12 preamplifier. 

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