@yoyoyaya thank for the response , @audphile1 you make a very good point.
what specs do I need to look at to understand if the Backert Rhumba Extreme 1.4 would pair well with a Pass Labs X250.8 ?
Pls help me decide Pass Labs X250.8 or Luxman M900u
I want to upgrade my 2 channel audio. I have a 7.2.4 Home Theater system I am in the process of upgrading. Recently I upgraded my old B&W N805 / HTM2 to the 803D4 / HT81D4 and relegated my N805’s to Surround duty (and they excel in this roll!)
I have been driving (due to age of system) with a Pass Labs X5, which I will keep for surrounds and center on HT , but I want to upgrade my 2 Channel Audio. I currently am trying to decide between the PassLabs X250.8 and the Luxman M900u. As these B&W’s can dip down below 2ohms I want to make sure I buy an amp which will bring out the best in my system and handle these dips. I will also be buying a Tube Preamp with HT Bypass -(looking for a used VAC Signature Mk5 SE or the new Backert Rhumba Extreme 1.4)
Anyone with experience with either of these amps and B&W 800’s would be great to hear from.
Thx!
@yoyoyaya thank for the response , @audphile1 you make a very good point. what specs do I need to look at to understand if the Backert Rhumba Extreme 1.4 would pair well with a Pass Labs X250.8 ? |
I’ll chime in and I’m sure @yoyoyaya will as well… few things to consider - 1. The input impedance of the amplifier should be at least 10x the output impedance of the preamplifier. If you take the specs of the amp and preamp and reach out to their respective manufacturers, they’ll give you an idea if the pairing will work and or what aspects of sound quality may be compromised |