Horning owners what amps have you used?

Hi Joe,
Your comparison of the Pass XA 30.8 and Frankenstein is similar to another gon member who replaced his Pass integrated amplifier with the Frankenstein. On the other hand reviewers Jack Roberts and Srajan Ebean chose the XA30.8 over their former 300b SET amplifiers. Once again demonstrating the obvious subjective nature of it all. I think that the Pass amplifiers sound good but I'd prefer a high quality SET just as you do. I'm glad you were able to compare both fine amplifiers in your system, there's no better way. 

I listened to the Eufrodite driven by the New Audio Frontiers 845 SET amplifier at Axpona this weekend. The speakers had upper bass emphasis /hump that could be room interactions.  Overall this speaker is very good IMO. Tone and timbre as well as dynamics and musical pace /flow were exceptionally good. The presentation is live like and involving. 
I can see the Frankenstein and Eufrodite being a wonderful match just as you describe. Congratulations Joe.
Charles, 

Joe,
I'm curious,  which amplifier do you prefer regarding the Pass Labs XA 30.8 and your First Watt?  I was interested in the First Watt at one time  (particularly the S.I.T.) but came to the realization that the Frankenstein is going to be my permanent amplifier. As you say, it just pushed all the right buttons in my system. 
Charles, 

Charles,
 In my room I have no bass issues. The bass is fast, articulate, detailed, and is perfectly balanced with the mids and treble. The clarity of the notes and the performers technical intent are excellent. 

I read that Hornings perform better with higher ceilings. I can see why with all those woofers and back horn how it can cause problems in some rooms. 

Comparing the Pass XA 30.8 to FW J2, both are very good amps. The 30.8 is smoother (less fine grain) and I don't know how to put it in words but, it's foundation starts from the bass on up. While the J2 starts from the upper midrange on up.
 Please don't misunderstand they are both very balanced amps, just feels that way. The 30.8 has a wider and deeper soundstage. The J2 has more air on top.
I can easily live with both amps.

Once I have more hours on everything, I'll put the 30.8  back in to compare to the Frank's. The SET as of now has more presence and liveliness, which I love.
The Frank's have more then enough power to drive my speakers effortlessly.

Joe

Thanks Joe,
I definitely trust your judgment and ears. You have three amplifiers that are highly regarded and that's why I was very interested in your direct listening experiences with them. If I weren't so happy with my Coincident Total Eclipse II speakers the Hornings would be on my very short list of speaker possibilities. 
Charles,