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Pass First Watt models ... confused

I'm curious about the First Watt products. I'm a very happy owner of a Pass x250.5 AB amp but interested in experiencing full class A. No plans to sell my less than 1 year old x250.5, and I'm not rich so I won't be sinking cash into the exorbitant prices of a new XA series. A used Aleph is a possibility, but those are getting fairly old and I wonder about maintenance issues.

Therefore I am looking at the reasonably-priced First Watt line from Nelson. But I'm quite confused by all the different models. Can anyone help clarify this puzzle for me? Thanks.
abrew19

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danielk141
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I've owned the Aleph 3, 30, 60s, and 2s. And an X150.5.
I also owned the Aleph J2. It sounded good.
I bought an XA-30.5 from a friend, recently.
For the money, I like the XA-30.5. It's true Class A, and it will drive almost any speaker, for a little bit more money (used) than the current First Watt amps.
danielk141
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Abrew19,

My mistake. I had the First Watt J2...
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