Pass Labs XA30.8 vs XA60.8 moon blocks


I have a line on a set of used XA60.8 mono blocks. I currently have the XA30.8 stereo amp. Will the XA60.8 be enough of an upgrade over the XA30.8?

I tried editing the title but can’t. Not sure what Moon blocks are 😳

z32kerber

@tomcy6 thank you for your response. I have Chapman T7 speakers which I recently had Stuart Chapman Jones rebuild/upgrade. They sound great on my XA30.8 amp. Imaging and sound stage are very good (depending on the recording of course).

They should nickname the XA60.8 amps The Eclipse. Because they are Moon blocks.

I called Pass Labs with the same question. Recommendation for my speakers was X260.8. The XA60.8 will be an upgrade over XA30.8 not only because of higher power rating, which helps regardless, but also due to superior power supplies. Going from XA30.8 to X260.8 was a significant step up in my system. There’s lower noise floor, better detail and separation and bigger soundstage. Bass is on a totally different level.
The room is a touch warmer now as well but tolerable.
I would expect the same type of improvement going from XA30.8 to the XA60.8 monoblocks.

Call or email Pass Labs and get their thoughts on your upgrade path. Never hurts to hear it from them what to expect.