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
I have two friends with Salon2's and they both have Pass X350.8 amps. Incredible pairing and they are using ARC Ref 6 preamps. You really need some power to help the Salon2's to open up.
What's the size of your room?
Do you listen at a high SPL?
These will have an impact on your choice...
I have the X250.8 with Legacy Signature SE speakers in a 17x12x8 room, and that's good enough for me @ 75db-84db
That being said, you can't have too much power :-)
Im using Pass 350.8 most of the time its running in class a wonderful stage,bass definition,stage and great highs etc. Great I'm running Magico Q3 speakers which need lots of power.Enjoy!!