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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.

char1
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jjss49
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Not to be to critical but once you get your system set up at the new location are you not done moving or handling the amp?

some of us may want/need to change up the gear, thus need to move pieces from now and then

not to mention a 75-80 lb amp, even unpacked and moved just a few times, can do plenty of harm to an otherwise aging and fragile body/back (ask me how i know 😅

ervin881
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I was in a similar situation. Sold the XA30.8 and bought a Devialet. kept it a year and it never moved me. I now have the INT 25 and am happy I do. Beware. The Pass is special. If you like it, change might not be positive.

tweak1
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LSA Voyager 350, a GaN amp with upscale power supply

 

Sounds great, and < $3000

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dinov
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Can the new house not support the weight of the amp? Keep it if you like it. 

wjob
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Van Alstine DVA M225 monoblocks - 17lbs each (shipped).  Amazing quality and small size and weight.   Class AB with a bias to class A for the first 20 watts or so. Have been compared to big Pass monoblocks in multiple reviews.  I own a pair - amazing amps.

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