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Focal Sopra 02 and Pass XA25?

I am currently driving my Focal Sopra 02 with a Nad M10.  I have to say it does really well, but I know that I should try something else to get more out of them. 

I am considering the Pass Labs XA25, and thought I should check in before finding one to demo at home. 

Has anyone tried this combo? I don't understand specs all that well, it is possible this could work really well? 

Any advice is appreciated. 
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czbbcl
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IMO Pass and Focal's are a very nice match especially with the class A line.  I would suggest either the 30.8 or the INT60 as the Sopra's could use a bit more juice but overall the Focal's are very efficient and the Pass Amplifiers put out out a far amount of current given their size. I drive a pair of 1008 Be monitors with a pair of XA100.5's and an XP20 Pre with much success.

Chuck 
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jjss49
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i agree w scott... that pass will sound great but depending on how large a room how loud you play might run out of headroom - sopra kanta need plenty current
geof3
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The Xa25 actually hits over 3x the listed (25w 8 ohm) wattage with 1%  THD+N... Pass rates it @ .01%. It’s a little powerhouse as this is a pure class A amp. It really kicks a$$. It has more grunt than the numbers might suggest.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/pass-laboratories-xa25-power-amplifier-measurements
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Wilson better speaker same monies and much better resale value.
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