New Pass Labs X.5 series versus previous X series


Pass Labs is in the process of re-dedesigning their entire X series into the new X.5 series. As of this writing X150.5, X250.5 and possibly X350.5 are already shipping. The X600.5 are expected to start shipping early in the new year. This thread is to discuss experiences with the new amps, their sound signature, perceivable improvements over the old series, and of course dissenting opinions. Everyone's perspective is welcome--X and X.5 owners, X.5 window shoppers, Dealers, and all other audiogoners with a passion for affect by the bug of audiophilia.
guidocorona

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Guidocorona

What you have already said is about all the info that I was told by Peter Perkins at Pass Labs. He did tell me that the X350.0 is there best sounding amp in the X series. The majority of people I have questioned said the X250 was a better sounding amp than the X350 before the .5 version. However, with the X250.5 and X350.5 the majority of people I have talked with said the X350.5 is better sounding. Peter Perkins said the X350.0 has improved the most from the .5 versions. He even said it would be very difficult to have the X600.5 sound better. Please take this all with a grain of salt. I would advise you to call Pass directly and hear it from them. They are shipping the X350.5 without manuals until they get them printed with the new info.
Guidocorona
I am still in the process of breaking it in. I have about 30 hours on it and each time I listen to it it gets better and better. When I get at least 50 hours on it I will post the results.
Guidocorona
On your last post on 12-4-04 you encouraged any with the X350.5 to give their impressions/findings. So I was referring to the X350.5.
Sigmund
How many hours do you have on your 350.5? I would like to hear what has transpired with the X350.5 since your last post when you first received it. In other words how has the amp improved or not.