I've owned the Pass Labs X150.5 amp, at the time using an Audio Research LS2 tubed pre - unbalanced. So I had a kinda/sorta "hybrid" set up, solid state with the Pass, tube with the ARC. I obtained the Pass shortly after buying a First Watt M3 amplifier through the same dealer. I would mention the dealer but I'm not certain if the site would permit that. I sent back the M3 and purchased the Pass.
These were heard through a pair of Thiel CS 3.5's which, with the supplied electronic crossover, had a frequency range of 20hz to 20khz. Then, as now, I used Anti-cables throughout.
Unfortunately I was bitten by the unobtanium virus and I foolishly traded the amp away to fund a McIntosh amp. A used/refurbished Pass Labs X150.5 currently costs DOUBLE what I paid for it in the same condition.
I am currently scouring the web for the X150.5. Should never sold it.
These were heard through a pair of Thiel CS 3.5's which, with the supplied electronic crossover, had a frequency range of 20hz to 20khz. Then, as now, I used Anti-cables throughout.
Unfortunately I was bitten by the unobtanium virus and I foolishly traded the amp away to fund a McIntosh amp. A used/refurbished Pass Labs X150.5 currently costs DOUBLE what I paid for it in the same condition.
I am currently scouring the web for the X150.5. Should never sold it.