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Is the XA25 a realistic option for LRS’s?

Greetings 

Posting this in speakers since the main focus is the Magnepan LRS’s

I’ve seen a handful of reviews of the LRS where they were driven/tested with the Pass XA25….but rarely read about that pairing from actual users.

I’m considering an XA25, not for the LRS per se, but since I have them it would be great if they truly played well together.

(I’m also considering an F7 as opposed to the XA25 but Im pretty sure those won’t pair well with the LRS)

My other speakers are Fritz Carbon 7’s

Despite the huge price differential between the LRS and the XA25, will they make a good combo in a room that’s about 12’x18’x8’?

thank

JS

j_andrews
johnah5
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@j_andrews 

Sure.  The f7 was wonderful sounding, warm and much better than the Amp camp amps and the Schiit Aegir.  Better in clarity, tone and soundstage.  I heard the diff as soon as I turned it on.

The xa25 is so much faster, clearer/transparent and powerful.  It was much more resolving, and the tone and timbre was so perfect.  I love that amp and will likely buy a used one at sometime in the future.  Sound is amazing and no complaints. The heat is an issue.  I went with SPL S1200 power amp which has all the characteristics of the XA25 but runs cool and has a lot more power. 

It is a lot more money though.  If heat isn't an issue I recommend the xa25.  It is am amazing amp. 

jl35
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The listed power for Pass XA amps is for Class A operation, and as other responses show, they put out way more into Class AB...for many it is plenty good for the LRS+ and for others not...Magnepan told me they like to see 350 watts into 4 ohms for the LRS+...

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mijostyn
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The  XA25 is a fine amp for driving horn or otherwise very efficient systems. Maggie’s do not qualify. LRSs should have at least 100 class A watts or 200 AB watts. Yes, you can use the XA25 on them and if you listen above 90 dB you will be clipping peaks. If you listen to string quartet’s at moderate volume you’ll be fine.

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hilde45
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Great question. I'm curious about the LRS. I have an XA25. I love that amp. One month after I purchased it from Reno hifi, used, I saw it listed used for $400 more. Those things keep their value. If you try it, you won't have a hard time re-selling it.

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russ69
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I’ll never have speakers bigger than the LRS’s.

Are you able to pull them at least 5 feet into the room? 5 or 6 feet is near optimum. 

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