What are these new Pass Labs?

[PlanarSpeakerFan]

Originally Posted by TOGA

What are in the picture are much smaller than Xs Series.
They are also without separate power supply.
It has to be something else.
Something we never heard of before.
Toga

They appear to be Pass Labs stereo amps with XS styling and no separate power supply. Perhaps lower powered XS Series Stereo Amplifiers? Seems like there's a potential niche there.

Ken

[mulveling]

Originally Posted by cma29

Here you go...

The Pass Labs Xs-150 is 150 WPC into 8-ohms and the list price is $65,000.

The Pass Labs Xs-300 is 300 WPC into 8-ohms and the list price is $85,000.

Among the few and proud that can afford a $65K stereo amp (not I), WHO THE HECK is going to say "nah, I'd better save that last 20% of cost and settle for HALF the power".

I KNOW that's not how you guys here roll!

[PlanarSpeakerFan]

The amps in the photos are .8 series prototypes. Please see my new thread for a full explanation.

Ken

[junker]

From Pass:

The amps at the Tokyo show are prototypes of new amps we will introduce at CES. These are in between the current X.5's and the Xs amps. The point 5's will remain in production along side the Xs amps and the new point 8's.

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Desmond.

[TOGA]

Thanks for the answer..
Thank you. Cool.
I like the classic look of XA.5 more.
Toga

[Ch1mera1989]

I agree. I think the XA.5 serie, especially the XA100.5 are stunning. Amongst the most beautiful amps.

[PlanarSpeakerFan]

Originally Posted by TOGA

Thanks for the answer..
Thank you. Cool.
I like the classic look of XA.5 more.
Toga

I agree Toga. The faceplate on the XA.5s is much more attractive than the XA.8s. I do prefer the vertically oriented heatsinks to the horizontal ones though.

Ken

[cma29]

Originally Posted by Ch1mera1989

I agree. I think the XA.5 serie, especially the XA100.5 are stunning. Amongst the most beautiful amps.

+1. The XAs are a great looking industrial design. When I listen to my system I get as much visual satisfaction as I do auditory.

[TOGA]

So why that black ring... I just don't get it.
What .5 needed is the ability to dim or off the bright LED in the meter, but not this giant black o-ring in Xs or .8 design.
Toga.

[Audioseduction]

Originally Posted by cma29

+1. The XAs are a great looking industrial design. When I listen to my system I get a much visual satisfaction as I do auditory.

+2, I like the looks of my xa160.5s much better.