Gryphon Essence Versus Pass Labs X350.8

[Jay's Audio Lab]

Part 1:
Which one is the better amp? Essence or Pass Labs x350.8?
Here is my take from inside the room:




Jay's take - Part 1: Pass Labs vs Gryphon - Who is the best? - YouTube

 

[Q3Di]

Thanks for the video, Jay!

Both beautiful beasts

 

[KeithR]

Hey Jay, don't feel either is the right match. The Essence has the continuousness and flow of good instruments, but doesn't sound dynamic enough. The Pass is a bit warmer but slams the leading edge of guitars and other instruments in an unnatural way. Decay is lacking.

I went through a half a dozen amps on YG so know your pain right now. It's not easy. You really need 400 watts into 4 ohms to have a chance. Pair of Luxmans might be the value winner. For a warmer sound, JRDG sounded better than Pass in my system (and more powerful).

 

[Jay's Audio Lab]

I have more things coming. I have more power arriving soon !

 

[Jay's Audio Lab]

Part 2: Pass Labs x350.8 vs Gryphon Essence - YouTube

 

[johnthomas]

Jay thanks for the videos and your hard work, not feeling the sound (synergy) of the Gryphon Essence and M6.