I have had the following Pass amps in the last few years: XA-25, XA-30.8, and INT-60. The 30.8 was best, second was the INT-60. The worst by far was the XA-25. It was impressive for great recordings when listening for shorter periods, but with less than stellar recordings or longer listening sessions, it was fatiguing. I even added a tube preamp to no avail. It perhaps was too transparent. I just did not like it much.
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So I have an XA-25 and its outstanding. I’ve tested the XA60.8 mono’s and there was not enough difference to move to them; no jaw dropping moments. Don’t get me wrong they were fantastic, but so is the XA25. Looking at the 350.8 or 250.8, etc.... even in comparison the Integrated INT-250... If you love it; want to explain what you like and why? I’m wondering what others are thinking...
My set up: Wilson Sophia II’s, XA-25, Pass Labs XP-22 pre, Merging+NADAC.
My set up: Wilson Sophia II’s, XA-25, Pass Labs XP-22 pre, Merging+NADAC.