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New Aragon 8008 or Pass Labs XA25 ??

I have noted that the Aragon 8008 and Pass Labs XA25 amps retail for about the same amount new.   Different amps with, I'm sure, different characteristics.   I'd be interested in thoughts regarding either (academically or actual experience)  paired with Tekton Lore speakers.  

Thanks!
edet
edet OP
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Thanks - other than speaker efficiency,  would there be any other reasons why you'd pick the XA25?     Cost is about the same,  I'm just wondering.   Would you say, sonically, one would be somewhat superior to the other?
ebm
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PASS XA25 jump on it NOW!!
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audiojan
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The XA25 is one of the best amps Pass has ever made, which says a lot...

The Aragon 8008 isn’t bad, just nowhere near the quality of the Pass.
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You'll lose your *ss if you ever try to sell a boutique brand like Aragon that nobody has ever heard of. Pass will always be desirable and easy to ditch.
mesch
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As I understand it your Tekton speakers are relatively easy to drive. 

Not to short the Aragon 8008, however the Pass will provide higher quality watts, however fewer of them. Do you really need a 200wpc amplifier?

I am very much interested in the XA25 myself.
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