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).

klarinet

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Pass Labs XA-25 - Was more controlled with driving the speakers that were demoed 

 

The Pass Labs XA-30.8 on the other hand could sometimes feel more loose but note I heard this at a different place but with the same speaker.

 

Sled noise on idle was better on the XA-25 that's for sure and is more efficient but maybe it's me but the actual sound didn't differ in any meaningful way @klarinet