XA200.8 vs Constellation Audio Hercules II
The Hercules II's power @ 8ω is 550W against the XA200.8's 200W, its power @ 4ω 750W against 400W, its damping factor >100 against >200, and its thd 0.050% against 1.000%.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$48,400
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About the XA200.8
The Pass Labs XA200.8 is a high-end, pure Class A monoblock power amplifier designed for ultimate fidelity. It provides 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms (400W into 4 ohms) with effortless headroom, precise imaging, and musical detail even in demanding large-room scenarios. Featuring a differential topology for low distortion and noise, large heatsinks, and custom components, it operates at a steady 53°C with 760W idle power consumption. Sold as pairs, it excels in control, bass definition, and smoothness, earning Stereophile recommendations.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 200W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 400W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- A
- Damping Factor
- >200
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 1.000%
- Output Voltage
- 62.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- binding posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 279.4 × 685.8 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 71.2 kg (157 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 200W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions