I like Plinius, but look at it this way. The Pass is unquestionably one of the best amps out there in it's price range and holds it's value as well if not better than most of it's competition. You cannot go wrong with the Pass no matter how you slice it.
Consider this.......
Go immediately to an Electrocompaniet dealer and listen to an AW250R amp. While you're at it, check out the AW180 mono blocks. Since you like the sound of pure class A amplification, I must tell you that I would not be surprised if you posted back later that you took my advice and became the ecstatic owner of one of those amps I suggested. Hell, if you can afford an X350- consider the Nemos. My FAVORITE amp regardless of cost or manufacturer.
Good luck!
Consider this.......
Go immediately to an Electrocompaniet dealer and listen to an AW250R amp. While you're at it, check out the AW180 mono blocks. Since you like the sound of pure class A amplification, I must tell you that I would not be surprised if you posted back later that you took my advice and became the ecstatic owner of one of those amps I suggested. Hell, if you can afford an X350- consider the Nemos. My FAVORITE amp regardless of cost or manufacturer.
Good luck!