Dynaudio C1 and Pass amp

Since the Dyno's are a 4 ohm load it is important to find a mating amplifier with plenty of current capability. It is not really about the so called amplifier 'power' because that does not tell you much about the amps ability to drive current into low impedances.

Interesting thread as I decided to go with a similar combination.I recently heard the Pass XA 30.5 with the Dynaudio Anniversary 25, which have similar specs to C1s and C2s. They sounded wonderful together. The Pass easily handled the Dynaudios even at loud listening levels. I was so taken by the combination that I ordered the XA 30.5 on the spot to run my Dynaudio Confidence C2 IIs. The dealer assured me the XA 30.5 would be sufficient. I had come into the store inquiring about the X350.5, which is more expensive, but the dealer suggested I give the XA 30.5 a listen first. He obviously could have sold me either. Pass is shipping the amp next week, so I will be able to assess in my own room with the C2s soon, but based on what I heard, I am optimistic that the XA30.5 will be able to handle the Dynaudios.

I have XA30.5 and Dyn Special25 (88db/4ohms)
Wonderful combo!
No problems with lack of power. The needle on the pass never bounces.

Hi Pnmeyer,
Keep it posted how it goes. C2 II and XA30.5? I thought I was optimistic. But I guess it depends heavily on the size of the room. With C2 II though I don't suppose your room is remotely close to small at all.

Phreak12,
How big is your room?

Let me get this straight. You guys are saying a 30 watt amp is driving C-1's to a loud volume? I find that hard to believe. I'm driving C-1's with a 90lb 100 watt tube amp and I feel I don't have enough power.