Pass Labs XA.5 vs. X.8 Model Differences
Has anyone gone from or directly compared the older XA 30.5 to the newer X.8 models? I have the XA 30.5 and am considering upgrading to the X150.8 in the future, just for the extra power. Can't afford to stay with the higher-end pure class A models, therefore a switch to A/B.
So this is not just a change from a class A to a class A/B amp, but also from the older technology (or version) to the newer one.
Can anyone describe these differences objectively, in terms of sound stage/imaging, resolution, noise, coloration, etc? And I understand that some might prefer one over the other, but what are the actual differences?
So this is not just a change from a class A to a class A/B amp, but also from the older technology (or version) to the newer one.
Can anyone describe these differences objectively, in terms of sound stage/imaging, resolution, noise, coloration, etc? And I understand that some might prefer one over the other, but what are the actual differences?