Pass Labs X350.5 Solid-State Stereo Power Amplifier

Ray Ceda has posted a review of the Pass Labs X350.5 solid-state stereo power amplifier ($11,550) at Dagogo. His conclusions:

The X350.5 is extremely quiet, with no perceivable noise floor, has the dynamic agility that in my opinion, is literally in a class by itself. Its bass response is first rate in authority, weight, speed, and tunefulness. Yet, through this high-octane athleticism, emerges the soul of a small triode amplifier. The midrange remains beautifully rendered, subtle nuances and textures remain intact, and images are expansive and remain so, even when the amplifier is pushed hard. Again, not a me-too variety solid-state amplifier, far from it.

In summary, a power amplifier’s job is to take the delicate low-level signal being delivered from the source via a preamplifier (usually) and amplifying it without imparting its own character or coloration in the process. This is exactly what the X350.5 accomplishes. If your needs include big power, really big power, as mine do, I wholehearted suggest a visit to your local Pass Labs dealership for an audition.

You can read the full review here.