Parasound JC-1 vs. Pass 250.5

Anyone out there own either & can compare these two highly regarded amps (both in the same relative price range)?

denf04-03-2005 1:06am

fatcataudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 107 posts 04-05-2005 at 08:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have not, unfortunately.
fatcataudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 107 posts 04-06-2005 at 01:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am not sure Zevbear was referencing that he actually heard the X250.5.......is this the case Zevbear?
fatcataudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 107 posts 04-04-2005 at 06:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The .5 version is a significant step up in low level definition, warmth and a liquid midrange.
fatcataudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 107 posts 04-05-2005 at 02:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rost- Take what you heard in the X250, now remove the thinness, add gorgeous body to the vocals, and you have the X250.5. I think it may be safe to say the new X250.5 is warm rather than neutral. The old X250 was dead neutral.
fatcataudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 107 posts 12-21-2005 at 02:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Stereophile also has never reviewed other countless products that many deem to be the pinnacle of performance. It is my opinion that Stereophile recommendations are useless beyond an introduction to the hobby, so I wouldnt hit the panic button just b/c a magazine has not been paid off for a review.