You'll never know until you, yes, "TRY SOMETHING!"
I mean, are we really going to convince you as to what the differences really are?
I've sold both the Pass and McCormmack lines in the past. At the price points, I like both. The Pass is better overall as a line, and at least a step up to class A! The McCormmacks are strong class B. That's it. The refinement and body of the Pass X series are a cut above, not to mention soundstage, midrange, musicality, etc.
Although, I like the X150 and X350 better personally, especially the 350. The McCormmack has similar tonality, if not a little cooloer sound, with smaller soundstage, less sweet midrange, and not as pristine of a top end. Dynamics are good on both however. Still, I'd try either, and see what you think! You can always sell remember...thus the used market trade thing...
BTW, the Threshold T200/400 is better than the McCormmacks as well, if outdated however. Still, you can find those for $1300-1600 price range used, and they're Superb also.
I mean, are we really going to convince you as to what the differences really are?
I've sold both the Pass and McCormmack lines in the past. At the price points, I like both. The Pass is better overall as a line, and at least a step up to class A! The McCormmacks are strong class B. That's it. The refinement and body of the Pass X series are a cut above, not to mention soundstage, midrange, musicality, etc.
Although, I like the X150 and X350 better personally, especially the 350. The McCormmack has similar tonality, if not a little cooloer sound, with smaller soundstage, less sweet midrange, and not as pristine of a top end. Dynamics are good on both however. Still, I'd try either, and see what you think! You can always sell remember...thus the used market trade thing...
BTW, the Threshold T200/400 is better than the McCormmacks as well, if outdated however. Still, you can find those for $1300-1600 price range used, and they're Superb also.