Mcintosh mc601 vs Pass Labs XA 100.8

I think your MC601 is a much better amp than the pass Labs

Your speakers in the bass have a 4ohm load and a nasty -50degrees of negative phase angle, which together the amp may see a combined EPDR (equivalent peak dissipation resistance) of around 2ohms or less. This is not the kind of load that I would like a transformer coupled amp to see.

Go with the Pass Labs maybe.

Cheers George

01-25-15: Miketuason
"I think your MC601 is a much better amp than the pass Labs"

I guess you didn't compare them both? You are taking nonsense.

I think you need to comprae them before you can judge. The 100.8 is full class A. Beside this it build the stage differently.

I autioned many Mcintosh amps during shows and at shops. It has a very involving sound. But in my personal opinion Pass Lbas brings you closer to the music. I never had a felling that I wanted to buy a Mcintosh myself. It is not bad, but it misses that special touch I want and need.

Pass labs is expeptional in allthe layers of the mid freq. This is the most important part of an amp.

Just look for an audition and you will find out which one you prefer!