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Amplfiers that Sound like Pass 30.8 that are not so heavy

I am moving  to a smaller house and I really need a amp that is not as heavy as the Pass 30.8. Currently it is hooked up to a pair of QLN Prestige 3's with Adrenaline Speaker cables, a SAS 11A preamp recently modified and upgraded and fed by a Pagoda DAC.  I love the sound of this amp with a the tube preamp. But....its just really to heavy for me to move around by myself. And yes I do go to the gym. Also it does put out some heat which is not the coolest thing in Florida. Any ideas on an amp that would be a good substitute for the 30.8's would really be appreciated.  My listening prefernces lean toward transparency and holographic instrument presentation. Thank all of you for your help and direction on my question. Best wishes to all for a healthy, safe and peaceful New Year.

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onhwy61
5,144 posts
 

Keep the amp and hire somebody to move it around after you finish unpacking.  It's cheaper in the long run and there's no risk to upsetting the sound of your system.

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tvflem
17 posts
 

How about the Pass XA25??  Reviewers seem to love it and it saves you 40 lbs.

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lloydc
737 posts
 

Why do you need to move the amp around so much?

ghdprentice
6,445 posts
 

Personally my experience is the heavier the better anything sounds. You own a great sounding amp. I am getting old and don’t move stuff around much any more. I would keep that fine sounding amp. “Sliders” and intellect can solve the movement problem… and hired help in a pinch. Worth not settling for sub optimum performance. I only move my amp every ten years or so.

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