X600.8 vs XA160.8
The XA160.8's power @ 8ω is 160W against the X600.8's 600W and its power @ 4ω 320W against 1.2kW. Both share damping factor (>200) and thd (1.000%).
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The Pass Labs X600.8 monoblock amplifiers deliver 600 watts into 8 ohms with the first 50 watts biased into Class A. These amplifiers effortlessly drive demanding loudspeakers with exquisite precision and recording-studio clarity. Featuring Nelson Pass's signature design philosophy emphasizing exhaustive listening tests over myopic focus on specifications, the X600.8 combines solid build quality, vast soundstage, and phenomenal transparency. Each amplifier is individually adjusted before leaving the factory to ensure optimal performance. The X600.8 represents an entry-level model in Pass Labs' high-end monoblock lineup, offering sonic characteristics similar to the more expensive Xs series at a significantly lower price point.
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The XA160.8's power @ 8ω is 160W against the X600.8's 600W and its power @ 4ω 320W against 1.2kW. Both share damping factor (>200) and thd (1.000%).
The No. 534's power @ 8ω is 250W against the X600.8's 600W, its power @ 4ω 500W against 1.2kW, its thd 0.300% against 1.000%, and its output voltage 2.8V RMS against 3.5V RMS.
The X600.8's damping factor is 60 against the X600.8's >200. Both share power @ 8ω (600W), thd (1.000%), and class (AB).
The Grandioso M1X's power @ 8ω is 300W against the X600.8's 600W, its power @ 4ω 600W against 1.2kW, its thd 0.006% against 1.000%, and its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 3.5V RMS.
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