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New Aragon 8008 or Pass Labs XA25 ??

I have noted that the Aragon 8008 and Pass Labs XA25 amps retail for about the same amount new.   Different amps with, I'm sure, different characteristics.   I'd be interested in thoughts regarding either (academically or actual experience)  paired with Tekton Lore speakers.  

Thanks!
edet
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audiojan
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They are very different amps... the XA25 is where I would go if I had to choose, especially with the high efficiency of the Lore.
edet OP
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Thanks - other than speaker efficiency,  would there be any other reasons why you'd pick the XA25?     Cost is about the same,  I'm just wondering.   Would you say, sonically, one would be somewhat superior to the other?
ebm
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PASS XA25 jump on it NOW!!
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audiojan
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The XA25 is one of the best amps Pass has ever made, which says a lot...

The Aragon 8008 isn’t bad, just nowhere near the quality of the Pass.
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