Pass XA30.5 vs. X150.5

Koestner: I'm currently using the eps2: little brother to your speaker, with the same rated sensitivity. I emailed with both Pass and Reno HiFi about this amp choice, and both strongly recommended the XA30.5. But my room has a considerably smaller footprint than yours, and I listen to mostly small scale music, mostly fairly quietly (65-75db, peaks south of 85). I expect both variables could affect your choice. But as others said, I'd contact Pass and Revo: helpful folks.

John

John (Jdoris) I listen to lot's of different stuff, and a bit louder than your avg. level. I think I listen at around 85 with peaks to 95. What is your opinion on those levels, and I gather you are happy with the sound?

Hi again. Sorry, should have been clear: I have not yet purchased the XA30.5; it's likely I will as circumstances permit, but I'm still shopping. So I was reporting the advice of the manufacturer/vendor, not listening impressions.

Btw, my current amp is the Odyssey Stratos dual mono (180wpc) -- more comparable to the x150.5, I'd guess. Sounds good, but way more power than I need on the eps2s. But your room is bigger than mine, and your listening levels considerably higher.

J

If 95db peaks at what distance - 1 meter measurments? If so, you should need about 1.8 watts for that - but I suspect that is not the distance of your measurement. If you want to know if it is enough power Pass or Reno will certainly be able to tell you - they are not going to BS you, they are the folks I would trust for issues related to power,loudness, and drive. As for quality of sound, I, and many others, think the Class A Pass gear (XA.5) is in the top ranks of what SS is capable of.