Pass XA30.5

Anyone using the Pass XA30.5? If so what are your thoughts regarding the sonic and soundstage characteristics of this amp.

schmat03-13-2013 7:07am

kzhtoo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 222 posts 03-21-2013 at 06:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sweet sound, romantic and much more powerful than the rated watts might suggest. Into an 8 ohm load, it easily goes past 100 watts in class A/B (~200 watts for 4 ohm load) before clipping. More bias current than a lot of class A/B amps with much more rated watts. Desmond of Pass once assured me actual class A watts is closer to 60 than 30.
shmilo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 03-21-2013 at 08:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I test the PASS 30.5xa and to disappoint . listen like a good transistor
roscoeiii Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,155 posts 03-22-2013 at 01:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete And if you don't have a local Pass dealer, Mark at Reno Hi-Fi is wonderful to deal with.
g12314 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6 posts 03-22-2013 at 11:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I started with the XA30.5 (from Reno Hi-Fi) paired with my Avalon Ascendants. For my ear, this setup makes natural music. A year later, a pair of XA60.5's replaced the XA30.5 (again from Reno Hi-Fi). Worst case it was $70 to ship the XA30.5 from Chicago back to Reno, so small price to pay for a 10 day audition in your own setup.