Pass Labs XA-25 vs XA-30.8 amplifier


Has anyone listened to the Pass Labs XA-25 and XA-30.8 amplifiers? Can you share what you heard, as well as what the differences are besides rated power and cost? I’m thinking of using one of these amps with my Audiovector R1 Arrete speakers and REL T/9x subwoofer (source is Weiss 501 DAC/digital preamp).

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I owned both the XA-25 and XA 30.8 amps.  I preferred the sound of the XA25 - more neutral but still sweet, incredible burst, dynamics and musical element separation.  

The XA30.8 was noticeably more powerful as it should be given that it produces 160 watts / 4-ohms.  It sounded too sweet and veiled in my system, a noticeable imprint on the music.