What 50wpc or higher amps have a totally different sound from Pass Labs, in a good way?

I have pass labs xa30.8, it’s awesome, but have no idea what’s considered it’s yin to the pass’s yang sonically?

redwoodaudio02-12-2021 5:05am

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jasonbourne52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,863 posts 02-12-2021 at 01:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A Sumo Polaris would be an interesting comparison to a Pass! Designed by James Bongiorno. 120 wpc A/B. His amps emphasised beauty over a stark, clinical sound! I have an Andromeda, along with two older Sons.
redwoodaudio OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 413 posts 02-12-2021 at 02:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @jasonbourne - cool suggestion. Will check it out.
erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15,631 posts 02-12-2021 at 04:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ayre on one hand, and Luxman on the other are good counter points. Listen for yourself.
decooney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,896 posts 02-12-2021 at 04:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @redwoodaudio Ya know, the XA ".8" amps sound different from the older X ".5" version amps, and a little different again up and down the range. Or, some variations in FirstWatt or even older Threshold. Depends on what speakers you have too, right? What type of change in sound are you looking for, if you have an idea...What's missing or what are you wanting more or less of in sound?
twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,313 posts 02-12-2021 at 06:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You've been reading too many back issues of The Absolute Sound.

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