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Gryphon Diablo 300 vs Vitus RI-101
@kamphu  How did the Pass X250.8 compare to the Diablo and Vitus?  
Do have anyone to purchase Audio Research REF 75SE in 2021?
@pwhinson  That’s interesting as Pass amps are known for being a great match with Magnepans. Jim Smith wrote: ” Having worked at Magnepan, I still have some friends there. I know for a fact that some folks at Magnepan think that this X seri... 
Do have anyone to purchase Audio Research REF 75SE in 2021?
@pwhinson  interesting. Which Pass .8 amp are you using as an ampstand and how would you describe the difference between  the two amps?  
Gryphon Diablo 300 with YG Hailey 2.2s?
”Should work great - YG pairs well with warmish SS that can double down to 2ohmsShould work great - YG pairs well with warmish SS that can double down to 2ohms” Power Output: 2 x 300W (8 Ohm), 2 x 600W (4 Ohm), 2 x 950W (2 Ohm)    
Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies?
From the several people recommending the Pass Labs amps, is there a strong preference for their class A versus their class AB amps? Unless you move up to the most powerful XAs I don't think they have enough juice for the 86db Magnepans. As I ... 
Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies?
  There is really only one that I believe is a perfect match.  "PASS LABS".  Class "A" high current output if you can afford it, partnered with one of their spectacular preamps.   Kent English at Pass recommends their X.8 series for Magnepans.  
Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies?
In another forum Jim Smith wrote: 2 - "Having worked at Magnepan, I still have some friends there. I know for a fact that some folks at Magnepan think that this X series - including the 260.8 & 350.8 - may be the best sounding amps that they h... 
Pass XA 25 versus Parasound A21+ - anyone compare?
erik_squires”From what I’ve read of listeners who I felt had good critical listening skills and weren’t just total Pass fanboys, they may perform at theri best with big cabinet speakers like Tannoys and Klipsch or big JBLs.”Strange. I have seen a ... 
100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids
”hedonism” The Pass point-8 series is definitely more neutral than the .5Great amps! 
Short List of Amps I prefer over the Pass Labs XA25 or INT 25
audiofoundIn what way was the int250 different from the Diablo 300? 
replace Mcintosh with Luxman
chainsdb Can you please describe the jaw dropping difference between the two amps? 
Pass X260.8 vs Bryston 7B3
nekoaudioIn what way do they differ? 
Pass X260.8 vs Bryston 7B3
koestner??? Both are mono amps. 
Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
@88man I examined a X250.8/XP22 combo at my dealer, no wobbly XLR connectors and a dead quiet XP22. 
Pass Labs AMP’s- What is the best Pass Amp Sound for You from past 10 years
Has anyone compared X250.8/X350.8 to the X260.8 monos?Will be used with Maggie 3.7’s.How much better is the XP22 compared to XP12?