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New Pass Labs X.5 series versus previous X series

Pass Labs is in the process of re-dedesigning their entire X series into the new X.5 series. As of this writing X150.5, X250.5 and possibly X350.5 are already shipping. The X600.5 are expected to start shipping early in the new year. This thread is to discuss experiences with the new amps, their sound signature, perceivable improvements over the old series, and of course dissenting opinions. Everyone's perspective is welcome--X and X.5 owners, X.5 window shoppers, Dealers, and all other audiogoners with a passion for affect by the bug of audiophilia.
guidocorona
longho68
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thanks Guidorona, I think I'm going with the x600 since I like the look of it better..and save the extra 2k in other upgrades.....The new retail for the x600.5 is 18k vs 16k for the x600.......However, the new x600.5 will have RCA inputs as well....

Speaking of having RCA input for the x600.5?..could that mean more circuitry to deal with RCA input makes the x600.5 not as good as the x600?...
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flg2001
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Sigmund: I own Avalon Eclipses, which also throw great backstage and imaging scenario. The sound of the combo is terrific for my tastes, but.. I recall a little more depth from the Gryphon amps.. anyway.

I am buying more CDs and less gear since the Pass is in the system...

Fernando
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flg2001
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Longho68: I am not that familiar with your speakers, just heard them very briefly at Madison 500 some years back when SACD was hot (jejeje).

If I were in your shoes I should go with the new Pass amp, there is a review somewhere in the net and at the PASS site where the reviewer found quite small differences between the x600 and the x250 in terms of musicality, tonal palette, etc.. the x600 is, from my perspective, only neccesary where TONS of power is needed.

Regards

Fernando
longho68
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Thanks Flg2001,

Frankly speaking, I recently sold my x250 in favor of the x600...now I'm confuse again..:-).heheheh isn't this a fun and expensive hobby..:-)

Did anybody compare the x350.6 to the x600 yet?...
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flg2001
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Longho68: The x600 is a great amp, you will both enjoy it and will surely find a sonic upgrade.

".. expensive hobby.."???, not quite sure..., I thought the same, but if you talk deep with some friends who are into other hobbies such as Photography, wrist watches, pens .. or even more ego-indulging ones based on other sort of pleasure (you know..), we are in heaven....

Enjoy

Fernando
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