The Definition of MAGIC. Why this is my Favorite Hi-Fi Amplifier Ever! Pass Labs Class A Beasts!

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Today I talk about my favorite amplifiers of all time, and I tell you WHY they are my favorite. These amps are legendary and for good reason. Class A, Beauty, warmth, audiophile with soul.

I hope you enjoy this video about the Pass Labs XA 60.8 Amplifiers.

Enjoy!

[HiFiHuff]

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[ridirefain]

I think you hit the nail on the head as to what the hobby is about. Not trying to own the best there is, there is always trade offs, so I find nothing can be perfect. I feel it should always be about finding that combo of gear that is just simply fun to listen to.

[fletchermunson]

You should look into mini-split ductless air and heat. My listening room is in a converted detached garage, I had a Samsung system installed and it is nearly silent. The cold air just flows out with no duct noses. Highly recommended. Enjoy your amps year around not to mention the addition of heat in the winter. Check out the Youtube videos. FYI.

[bobb.]

I feel that I am getting everything that you describe from my system….yet all my components are different. As long as we arrive in a place where the sound suits our ears..that is all that matters. No system is perfect.. but it is fun to pursue that quest.

[terryjefferylee]

What a beautiful place to live and the cat is great too, then you mention all this magical audio gear you own. I expect you earned it all so I won't say you're lucky but you're living the dream.

[vpconcepts]

You're system is really coming together in sound as well as aesthetics. Well done Sir . 👌🎼🏆✨

[aussierob]

My favourite Amplifier is the one that degrades the source component signal the least.

[henriksrensen]

I love the sound of the Gryphon Diablo 120 integrated amp.
It's a bit more mellow (sweet) sounding compared to Diablo 300
The Diablo 120 is a little gem, capable and versatile but always, always ready to put the music first, with superb timing and dynamic coherence, a ready sense of rhythm and dynamic impact.

[RAIMONDS]

I like Luxman 590 axii, balanced and detailed sound. Used to have ML 585 which seemed not impressive. What is your opinion about Pass Labs Int 250?

[TipoFB]

I own a xa25 which I did upgrades to feedback loop with naked vishays and it’s massively improved. Did the mod for a buddy’s amp as well and the side by side comparison upgraded to stock is huge.

[QQ-tdid]

From Stereophile: Harmonic Distortion is uglily high for an high-end amp: With 1kHz sinewave: 2nd harmonic -70dB, 3rd harmonic -61dB, 5th -85dB, ... If your goal is High Fidelity not Colored sound go for amps like Benchmark AHB2.

[Bigirondoug]

Nelson Pass is to amps as Tesla is to electricity.

[beeemerg]

Would do a Pass Labs . Can't do the heat.

[kenwong]

I have these amps too. What is your favourite preamp with these? I love pass amps but not the preamps so much. slp-5 vs xp-22?

[MrSergnv]

There are very interesting amplifiers of the American company "Spectral". Why not make an interesting review? Thank you for your wonderful content.

[alexorigoni]

Just got my Pass X260.8s! Now to decide on a preamp…

[petekutheis]

Dont know which one but a pass labs amp was trounced by an NAD amp in a recent test by Gene.

[klewja]

My favorite amplifier of all time is the Dan D’agostino momentum m400 monos. After years of upgrading starting from an arcam a38 to Hegel h360 then Krell duo is 300xd and then classe delta separates. I now been able to purchase my endgame amps with the m400 monos and the momentum hd pre-amp.

If you get a chance to try D’Agostino I recommend that you give them a listen.

[topside]

Just waiting for a used pair to come available!

[HoomanR]

Wishing to understand/learn, how do you discern the magic is purely in the amp and not in the preamp or for that matter the magical synergy between these two pieces?