Pass Lab X250 or Parasound Halo A21

Thanks for the quick feedback so far, I hoped it would be easier but it is interesting to learn that after all, when you count with a certain budget it is all about taste, and perception, and we are all different.
Just want to make sure that I am not comparing an AUDI S6 (2006) with a Passat brand new.
Thanks again. I will continue reading for the time being.

I have the Pass X250 and do not find it mechanical at all. Sounds fluid to me. If I were you, I'd find a better way to make your selection, since you're spending quite a bit of money, and my opinion, like everyone elses, doesn't amount to anything, except what WE like. You'll have to find out what YOU like on your own. I can't make a comparison of the Pass and Parasound, since I haven't heard the latter, so I won't say to use either. Only you can make that comparison, with the system you have, in the room you use, to make your final choice. Best of luck.

I had an X250 for a bit and it wasn't my cup of tea, was a bit mechanical. Haven't heard the A21 but I have JC1's which I like a lot.

I agree with Ozzy if you are going to get a Pass get the .5.

Ozzy,
I'd love to get the X250.5! I read it is amazing but unfortunately is more than double the price of the 250.
thanks

Love my Pass X-250 driving Martin Logans! Awesome Amp!

As a former user of the Halo A21 I can say many good words about this mighty amp - soundwise, reliability, aesthetics, driving ability etc. But Pass X-250 should be on another level... It's just mather of class, which undoubtedly goes much higher on Pass Labs account.

Try to get a Pass Labs X250.5. Much better sounding than the older X250.