Well, since nobody has responded so far, I will toss in my 1.5 cents worth.
I have a Pass X2.5/X-250 combo, running Talon Ravens from an Audiomeca CD player. This is a fully-balanced configuration, and as it has satisfied so much, I really have no desire to change this equipment anytime soon. And, my new pre and CD player are not even broken-in yet (they are playing as we speak, actually!). I also have a Pass X-3 (3x150w) amp and an Anthem AVM-20 processor for HT/M-Chnl use.
When dealing with the X-series Pass gear, I have no problem buying used. Almost everything in my system was either bought used or demo, and there is enough great Pass stuff in excellent condition for sale that you can get what you really want for reasonable prices.
It is extremely reliable gear, beautifully crafted and way over-built. Their service reputation and response to customer inquiries is also top-shelf. You really should take this sort of important after-purchase support condition in to account before making your decision.
If you have difficult speaker loads to drive, I would suggest that you go ahead now and pony-up for the X-250 instead of the X-150, or maybe bi-amp with 2 150's. The 250 just has more overhead to allow for heavy transitions, and you will probably - as many 150 owners on A'goN seem to do - find yourself yearning to upgrade from the 150 to a 250 or 350 soon, anyway. Don't get me wrong - if you simply can't afford a used 250 right now, a 150 is certainly a fine amp. But I am always glad that I went forward with my 250 - it just never seems strained.
I have a Pass X2.5/X-250 combo, running Talon Ravens from an Audiomeca CD player. This is a fully-balanced configuration, and as it has satisfied so much, I really have no desire to change this equipment anytime soon. And, my new pre and CD player are not even broken-in yet (they are playing as we speak, actually!). I also have a Pass X-3 (3x150w) amp and an Anthem AVM-20 processor for HT/M-Chnl use.
When dealing with the X-series Pass gear, I have no problem buying used. Almost everything in my system was either bought used or demo, and there is enough great Pass stuff in excellent condition for sale that you can get what you really want for reasonable prices.
It is extremely reliable gear, beautifully crafted and way over-built. Their service reputation and response to customer inquiries is also top-shelf. You really should take this sort of important after-purchase support condition in to account before making your decision.
If you have difficult speaker loads to drive, I would suggest that you go ahead now and pony-up for the X-250 instead of the X-150, or maybe bi-amp with 2 150's. The 250 just has more overhead to allow for heavy transitions, and you will probably - as many 150 owners on A'goN seem to do - find yourself yearning to upgrade from the 150 to a 250 or 350 soon, anyway. Don't get me wrong - if you simply can't afford a used 250 right now, a 150 is certainly a fine amp. But I am always glad that I went forward with my 250 - it just never seems strained.