Parasound JC-1 vs. Pass Labs X350.5

Which do you prefer and why. Thanks.

dave_7209-21-2013 4:10am

dave_72 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,399 posts 09-23-2013 at 02:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ok, thanks for the responses. Much appreciated.
bo1972 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,789 posts 09-22-2013 at 08:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pass Labs is superior in sound realism and has a bigger stage. Why you don't listen to them both?
hk_fan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 460 posts 09-21-2013 at 08:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Cant' go wrong with either IMO. I own the JC-1s and absolutely love them. I've listened to the X350.5 at my dealers showroom countless times and could easily live with it. The JC-1s just seem a bit better however in high-bias mode, especially in the midrange. The Pass is MUCH better to look at however and I wouldn't be a bit surprised if you chose the Pass on looks alone. It's simply gorgeous. They will both drive anything you want to connect to them. I run my JC-1's on dedicated 20A circuit for each amp. They will also both make your room very warm depending on climate.