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Amplfiers that Sound like Pass 30.8 that are not so heavy

I am moving  to a smaller house and I really need a amp that is not as heavy as the Pass 30.8. Currently it is hooked up to a pair of QLN Prestige 3's with Adrenaline Speaker cables, a SAS 11A preamp recently modified and upgraded and fed by a Pagoda DAC.  I love the sound of this amp with a the tube preamp. But....its just really to heavy for me to move around by myself. And yes I do go to the gym. Also it does put out some heat which is not the coolest thing in Florida. Any ideas on an amp that would be a good substitute for the 30.8's would really be appreciated.  My listening prefernces lean toward transparency and holographic instrument presentation. Thank all of you for your help and direction on my question. Best wishes to all for a healthy, safe and peaceful New Year.

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roxy1927
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Definitely audition the xa-25 if you like Pass. I had the 350.8 and loved it but it was like have a storage freezer in my small living room. I also found it hard to move when I wanted to change things and it has its own air space.

The xa sounds wonderful and powerful. The only cons are that it is single ended if you prefer balanced and it looks so modest. I like components with visually more of a wow factor along with their audio wow. This is a bit too modest looking belying its capabilities. Alright I'm shallow.

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