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Pass Labs X-1000 vs X-600

The Pass Labs X-1000 is rated at 1,000 wpc @ 8 ohms and doubles with each halving of the impedance. The X-600 is Rated at 600 wpc @ 8 ohms and also doubles with each halving of the impedance.

Puchased new, the X-1000 is $24k and the X-1000 is $16k.

I keep hearing whispers that the X-600 is the better amp. If so, in what ways?

Will someone please offer their opinion on these two amps if you've heard or owned them?

I'm considering purchasing one of these two models used. I currently run Infinity Kappa 9 speakers...and they are notorious power hogs that sometimes dip below 1 ohm.

All opinions are welcome.
mitch4t

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millenium
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mitch,
i used to own the x600. slightly soft sounding. i believe it was their attempt to mimick tube sound with bass impact. i had called and talked to someone at pass labs with the same question you are asking. i was told that listening tests between the two amps showed the x600 to be a better sounding amp. of course they would deny it if they were asked but this led to the purchase of the x600. i would suggest if you get a chance to listen to their newer amps for a sonic comparison if possible. if not i would be careful not to get a preamp that is on the forgiving side. this may lead to a soft and uneventful sound or something that is smooth but lifeless. i see on the auddiogon site there has been a couple of good priced units. there is a upgrade program if you are the original owner for peanuts compared to the price of the x600's new. if you are buying them from a private owner maybe you could get the original receipt for this purpose as this is what is needed for the upgrade to the lastest x600 model.
good luck

bill
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