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Pass Integrated to Pass separates

Hello - I'm considering upgrading my pass int-150 to xp-10 and XA.60.5's (maybe even 100's). The problem I'm facing is my source components aren't the best. I have a vpi scout 2 and a ps audio phone pre, although (this is embarrassing) most of the music I listen to is through sonos. I'm wondering if this upgrade might be pointless and I should instead upgrade my source components first (cd/dac and phono).

One thought I had was to do the upgrade as planned and get an oppo 105 to hold me over until I'm ready for a big boy digital source. The truth in all of this is I'll probably continue to primarily listen through sonos (sorry I love it). What I'm really after is just more of the pass sound, I can't get enough, it's intoxicating. Just wondering if some better quality sources would be more appropriate and I'll get more satisfaction from them alternatively to the pass separates.

I appreciate any advice from the community.

Thanks!
skyflyer04
mtrot
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Bo, you said above you really like the X250.5 but the X150.5 not so much. Can you explain why there would be that much difference between two so similar amps? What did you feel the X150.5 lacks, for your purposes?
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bo1972
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The difference in sound, control and resolution.

I owned the XA30.5, 60.5 and 100.5. I loved the 30.5
for the money. The difference between the 30.5 and 60.5 is smaller than the difference between the 60.5 and 100.5.

I had the integrated to test for 2 months. I did not found it convincing like other Pass amps to be honest.
hasse
230 posts
 
Anyone seen a review of the new Point 8 series? I am curious how the XA 100.8 compares to the 100.5
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bo1972
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There is a tread about the .8 series here at Audiogon.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1393354920&openmine&zzBo1972&4&5#Bo1972

I asked Pass Labs about reviews of the .8 series about 5 weeks ago. They said; not in short time.
skyflyer04 OP
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My X250.5 will be here on Friday and I'm already having second thoughts. Everything I read says that the XA's are better at any power rating period. Is there anyone that has an X.5 and prefers it over the XA.5's?

I have a demo period so I can always exchange if I don't care for the sound... I'm just thinking that I compromised to get more of what I already have instead of something truly better.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated! I have a lot of money on the line here and want to ensure I'm not missing out by saving a few dollars!
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