Who has Pass point 8 amps? I'm thinking about XA60.8's for my Strads ...

Paul said:
Any one ? [emoji50]
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I don't have the X260.8 but have the X350.8. You definitely get bass slam with these, so not to worry. It is not in the territory of older FPB era Krell - I think nothing outslams that but it is more textured and less "one-note" in nature if you know what I mean.
 
Paul, I have the X350.8 driving the Salon 2's. It's a perfect amp for me, great definition with no harshness. Fantastic bass control! Beautiful sounding amp!!!!!!
 
mikey8811 said:
I don't have the X260.8 but have the X350.8. You definitely get bass slam with these, so not to worry. It is not in the territory of older FPB era Krell - I think nothing outslams that but it is more textured and less "one-note" in nature if you know what I mean.
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Sorry if I missed it but what pre-amp do you use with your X350.8?
 
In a couple of weeks I am testing the INT-250 with a make-shift DAC and also the X350.8 (not sure what the pre amp will be). Looking forward to it! Comparison is the Gryphon Diablo 300 which I will test at the same time.
 
AJR said:
In a couple of weeks I am testing the INT-250 with a make-shift DAC and also the X350.8 (not sure what the pre amp will be). Looking forward to it! Comparison is the Gryphon Diablo 300 which I will test at the same time.
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Let us know what you think. I have heard the original Diablo in a full Gryphon system driving the older Mojo speakers and liked it. Haven't heard the Diablo 300 so would be interested how the INT 250 or X350.8 stacks up against it.
 
Paul said:
Is Pass labs (Especially the X260.8 ) sounds too warm ? Since I have couple of tube amps I do not need the amp that sounds too warm like a tube amps. Looking for a bass slam and bit more extension on high as well.
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Warm ..........they are biased fully into Class A for the first 34 watts so whatever you want to define 'warm as' then perhaps.

Having owned tube amps (Rogue M180's) and a Plinius SA-102 (SS Class A) I fully understand what your trying to say but as for 'bass slam' define that for me ?

As for the X260.8's, I own a pair driving my Revel Studio II's and they are super. They exhibit plenty of ability in both lower and upper octaves. Their superb damping factor combined with strong current / power capability is what determines bass delivering capability as I know it.

As for some reports that they get excessively hot.......utter nonsense.
 
Mikado463 said:
Warm ..........they are biased fully into Class A for the first 34 watts so whatever you want to define 'warm as' then perhaps.

Having owned tube amps (Rogue M180's) and a Plinius SA-102 (SS Class A) I fully understand what your trying to say but as for 'bass slam' define that for me ?

As for the X260.8's, I own a pair driving my Revel Studio II's and they are super. They exhibit plenty of ability in both lower and upper octaves. Their superb damping factor combined with strong current / power capability is what determines bass delivering capability as I know it.

As for some reports that they get excessively hot.......utter nonsense.
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Decision decision :). I never liked the X600.5 however I heard new X.8 series is much better ( blame Mike :) ) but never had a chance to hear the X260.8 yet. Thanks for chime in. I hope the extension on High is there too. Coz every time I hear the SS amp do well on Mid range they usually takes aways some high too. If you know what I mean.


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