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Pass amps: newer xa30.8 or older xa60.5 ?

I'm always intrigued by choices we have as consumers when companies introduce new models after a successful run of a popular lineup.

In this case we have the choice in the used market between the newer .8 series stereo model going for about the same price pre-owned as a used monoblock set of the highly regarded xa60.5.

Which would you choose?
abrew19

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ozzy
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I own the X350.5 and I was dead set on trading it in towards the newer x350.8.
After listening to the X350.8, I couldn't believe how dead sounding it was.
I think the X350.8 has since been discontinued and the X350.5 still remains in the current line up.

Now, I am sorry, your question is about the XA series Amps and not the X series, but my point is to try them before you commit.
Reno HiFI worked with me, give him a call.
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ozzy
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Tomcy6, you may be right. However, I have seen recent ads that show all of the models listed as .8 except for the X350. The X350 still shows .5 while the others are listed as .8.

Abrew19, I think all I ended up paying for was the shipping costs. Reno is the best, and I wouldn't hesitate buying from them again.
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