I can't say much about your actual question, i.e., moving up to the .8 series. However, I have the 250.8 and it is excellent. People say that they like the 250.8 better than the 350.8, but all I can say is that I am very happy with it. I have also heard great comments about pairing the XP-22 with the amp, and you will probably get more bang for your buck upgrading the pre. I went in a different direction . . . I went from running my MSB Discrete DAC direct to the 250.8 to using an ARC REF 6 pre. To my ears, its a perfect combo with my Wilson Sabrina X's.
Pass labs upgrade path
Hi there. I’m Currently running a X350.5 and XP20 with a Bricasti M1SE and PBN KAS speakers.
I have budget to upgrade amp or preamp and am considering either a X350.8 or XP22 or XP30 as my next logical upgrade.
I’m more inclined for a XP22 than anything else as I heard a XP12 in my system and it did sound much more like a live show but without the advantages of separate power supply.
I have not heard a XP30 or a .8 amplifier so I figured I’d ask around and see if anyone had been in a similar spot.
Thanks y’all.