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Pass amps: newer xa30.8 or older xa60.5 ?

I'm always intrigued by choices we have as consumers when companies introduce new models after a successful run of a popular lineup.

In this case we have the choice in the used market between the newer .8 series stereo model going for about the same price pre-owned as a used monoblock set of the highly regarded xa60.5.

Which would you choose?
abrew19
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ozzy
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I own the X350.5 and I was dead set on trading it in towards the newer x350.8.
After listening to the X350.8, I couldn't believe how dead sounding it was.
I think the X350.8 has since been discontinued and the X350.5 still remains in the current line up.

Now, I am sorry, your question is about the XA series Amps and not the X series, but my point is to try them before you commit.
Reno HiFI worked with me, give him a call.
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tomcy6
2,636 posts
 
Ozzy, Both the X350.5 and the X350.8 appear to still be in production, or at least both are still available new. That indicates to me that Nelson may feel that there will be people who prefer the .5 models to the .8s.

The .8s won't be discontinued anytime soon though, as Pass appears to be quite enthusiastic about them and they have just begun racking up awards.
abrew19 OP
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Ozzy, good advice to listen first before developing any preconceived notions. Always the best advice. Thanks
abrew19 OP
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If I were giving business advice to Pass, I'd tell them to keep the lower priced .5 series around as long as oil prices remain so low!!
abrew19 OP
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Ozzy, you said the worked with you to return the x350.8. How much did it cost you in the end to send it back?
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