Ayre V-5xe Vs. Pass Labs x150.5

Both amps offer 150wpc and are solid state.
Pre-owned in good condition the asking prices are very similar.
Can anyone offer opinions based on sound and or build quality?
Thanks for your input.

dreadhead03-17-2014 3:43pm

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bo1972 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,789 posts 03-22-2014 at 09:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The stage of the Pass Labs is deeper and wider. I compared Ayre and Pass laps amps for a period of 2 months. Pass Labs is superior in sound realism as well. But.....the 150.5 is the only amp I don't like of the .5 series. For this money the XA30.5 will be superior. Believe me it has enough control, even compared to the 150.5!
bo1972 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,789 posts 03-29-2014 at 11:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would go for a 250.5. Better in dynamics and speed compared to the 60.5. I owned them all.

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