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Pass 150.5 vs. Pass 250.5 ?

Hi,

I have Focal Electra 1027 Be speakers and I am looking now for a new amp. I like the sound of pass amps and probably I will go for it. My only uncertainity is whether it is worth to pay more for 250.5 model ? My Focals do not seem to need so much power, so they should be just fine with 150 W/8 ohms. But are there any other considerations/experiences that are worth this additional amount of money ?
dejanm
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audphile1
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depends on what kind of music you listen to and the levels you like listening at.
Can you e-mail Focal and ask them which of these 2 will be the most appropriate?

In my experience, the bigger amps will provide better control of the bass and will run with less effort and strain on high volumes.
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Focal JMlabs speakers are very easy to drive, I'm driving a pair of Micro-Utopia's with about 20 tube watts. I think that the 250.5 may be overkill, the 150.5 would not only be sufficient but might sound better as well.
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Jond, your speakers are monitors.
1027BE are floor standers. I don't see any relation between these 2 pairs of speakers. Your last statement is a bit confusing. Can you please expand on how the 150.5 may sound better than 250.5 on 1027BE?
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