Pass X-250.8, X-250.5 or XA-30.8...or?


Hi.
I am looking for an amp to drive my Revel Ultima Salon 2's.

I have always loved Pass designs, owning a few of his great amps in the past.

I don't think the 30.8 will drive my Revels. And I'm hearing that there is a noticeable increase in sonic performance between the .5 and .8 amps.
I will be using a Krell EVO-202 as the pre.

Would love to hear your thoughts and observations.
I need a reliable amp as I live in Hawaii and shipping stuff to get it repaired gets really costly! 

Aloha!

mauidj

Showing 2 responses by keithr

I've owned the BHKs as well (and tube rolled) - did not find them the right match. Luxman m900, Rowland 625s2. I've considered the Hegel as well but hear it's quite forward sounding which isn't my preference.

I have an X350.8 arriving on Friday. I've owned the Luxman, Rowland, etc. on my YGs Haileys. They love power, that is clear. My lowly Ampzillas have and continue to be my base amplifiers.