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Mike
Are you using the pre-outs from the Luxman with the Pass?
That ought to be a really good combo and luckily not like hauling the rest of the Pass amp lineup around.
Very interested to hear your take!
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Initial thoughts...
Needs a very efficient speaker.
Very unsolid state sounding solid state.
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Mike
Didn't it work with the 30.2's? Or is that room two much for that combo.
Interesting. I wonder what it would do with the Mojo S at 90 db and 4 ohms?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJhgcr9427I
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Sarah sounds amazing!
A few more thoughts as I continue to listen...
Very transparent. Vocals have an amazing life like clarity and focus, coupled with the quiet background.
The amp is never “shouty” or aggressive. It’s very subdued and sweet.
If it smooths out a little on top with break in, this could be a superb SS amp for Avantgarde fans.
It runs hot.
Most of the reviews alluded to many hundred hours.
Back to the store where it can run for a while?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAI2zHjahbs
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Reichert’s review said the synergy between the X25 and Quad ESL’s was incredible. Would the FWJ2 drive the Quad’s similarly?
Mike, you should try the amp with your M3s don't you think?
I’ve tried the XA30.8 and 30.5 on my AG’s, to be honest, the XA25 is a much better sounding amp, so sweet and “tube like” and grain free. If you can live without the extra power (which I know you can), it’s clearly a winner for me. As I said to Joe last night “it’s the least solid state sounding solid state amp I’ve heard on my AG’s”. Downside is RCA inputs only.
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I took this amp, out of contention...because of SEs only. I find, my new DsJ needs to really be pushed (as pre-amp)...to get good DBs; so I'd hate to give up, another 6...going from Balanced ICs to SEs.
But...the reviews and hype I'm hearing, is staggering. "Better" than a 30.8; "better", than a pair of 60s!? :skeptical:
I'm breaking in an XA25 for my brother. He's picking it up this weekend. I absolutely love it. More than enough power for me. First few days it was a little ragged and aggressive, but now after about a week, it's a beautiful sounding amp.
I was thinking of X250.8 or INT-250 until I saw this XA25. Does XA25 have enough power for Revel Studio 2? I have a small room and I don't listen too loud.
Hi Jim,
I had no issues running the XA25 with my studio2 when I had them. It’s an awesome combo that I absolutely loved. As long as you are not playing big orchestral music or head banging rock, you should be fine.
Please remember that the amp takes a fairly long time for full break in. It sounds great once warmed up but after several hundred hours or more, it’s incredible.
Power on hand could be close to 50+ watts. I never ran out of steam when I was listening.
I have used INT-150 with Studio 2. I am planning to pair CJ ET5 with the XA25.
I'm thinking about purchasing a XA25 to drive my Tannoy Kensington GRs. But I haven't had any ideas of which pre-amp to match the XA25. Would Benchmark LA4 a good choice? dCS Bartok is also in my radar but it is limited to digital stuff only. My brother had a Topping DX7 Pro and he said it could be used as a digital Pre-Amp but not sure about the quality.
I love tube preamps with solid state amps. I've tried an XA25 and it's sort of neutral. I think a tube pre will give it that needed (for my taste) little extra bloom and sweetness.
Joe
I've had my eye on the Supratek Chardonnay lately and as it's based on the 6SN7 tube it should give that tube bloom to the XA-25 you would be looking for.
Joe
I think we both already have our share of preamps as it is but it my be something for aRui to look into as it has adjustable gain making it versatile enough to keep around for years. Don't know why it caught my eye other than I kind of miss that warmer 6SN7 sound I got from the Modwright that the other two tube preamps don't have.
You're right about that. Mick's preamps are real lookers and very rarely ever turn up on the used market unless someone is moving farther up the line and that tops out at only $7500. The basic Chardonnay would be enough for me. Still deciding though whether or not to swap out some of the separates or just move up to a higher level integrated, Hybrid design preferred, and be done.