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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jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 01-04-2022 at 05:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete just summarizing a bit for op - with units worth considering imo (sound quality all on par, and outstanding, just somewhat differing sonic characters) pass xa30.8 @ 88 lbs as reference ________________________________________________________________ pass xa25 @ 45 lbs $4000 (lower power though) hegel h20 @ 53 lbs $4000 (much more power, slightly leaner midbass, very pure) agd tempo @ 10 lbs $5000 similar tone, slightly purer overall) linear tube audio zotl ref40 @ 15 lbs $6500 (tubey sweetness, softer bass) i have all these amps currently (my agd’s are the audion monos, whereas tempo is slightly more cost effective stereo version)
voodoochillin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 61 posts 01-04-2022 at 05:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OP's speakers are listed as 87.5 dB sensitive and 8 ohm. I'm always curious about the amp choices people make when it comes down to power vs. sound quality characteristics. Always seems to be some sort of compromise...
millercarbon Details Discussions Posts This discussion 12,531 posts 01-04-2022 at 07:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete We had 87dB speakers here in my room with 20W Raven Blackhawk they sounded wonderful and played quite loud. Not headbanger loud, but plenty pleasingly high volume. The XA25 is so conservatively rated based on both measurements and user experience it is hard to imagine not being able to get plenty of volume from it. Another example of all watts are not equal.
jerryg123 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 3,429 posts 01-04-2022 at 07:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have QLN Prestige 5 and I am using an Audio Hungary Qualiton X200 (Blows Raven Away) and the Bel Canton e.One REF501S with REF2.7 DAC (Again Blows Raven Away) The Bel Canto is Class D and is on all day as I work. I use the X200 in the evenings listening Analog and Digital. Cheers.
motorcyclphil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19 posts 01-07-2022 at 01:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I replaced my heavy heavy ARC HD220 stereo amp with lighter DS450 mono amps which barely get warm,I'm using Synergistic Level 2 cords with SR orange fuses though might not sound as good as yours but with my Magnepan 20.1's they drive them loud and clear with no problem and with power to spare.At 65 my days of hauling heavy amps around are over.