Big score for me yesterday (2) AMPS.

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motorhead43026
motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
edited September 2016 in 2 Channel Audio
I went to look and did buy a HCA-1500 yesterday (excellent condition). While there the seller also had a Hafler XL600 in nearly mint condition, so I had to check it out as well. I know what I have with the Parasound not so much with the Hafler. That Hafler is a beast (300W) so I will audition both and probably sell the other. Anybody have any experience with this XL600? I am curious about reliability etc.
2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,787
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    No i don't. But let your ears be the judge. It is a BEAST though.
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
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    Get the XL600. You won't regret it! It's a beast and a good sounding amp. Fan noise could be a little annoying at time though.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
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    My next amp will have roughly double the power of my current amp (which is no slouch!). Once you've experienced the control, ease and headroom of a big block amp, there's no looking back ;)
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,464
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    I have a Trans Nova 9300 that I like, but that's all the experience I have with Hafler.
    I disabled signatures.
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