Pass labs X600


Hello

I would like to know, what amp from another manufacturer is comparable to the Quality and potencial of the Pass X600 regardles of price. What amp can be consider to be as good as the X600. I'm in the market for a pair of monoblocks, but seems that I won't be able to find any X600 any time soon, so I need another options? Also what make Pass labs X600 so heavy? is it worth the weight?Any help will be apreciated before I make a decision.

Armando
armandito
Here's a good set of pictures here:
http://69.10.206.123/community/default.aspx
Armandito,

Regarding your original questions:

I own the X-600. It is extraordinary. I have the Pass X-1 at the moment (seriously considering the X0.2) and this combo, for the music I listen to (classical, jazz), makes me feel like “I am there.”

You can listen to the “Rite of Spring” at concert-level volume and the amps don't even go near to switching out of class A or getting harsh. A chamber group has all the delicacy and intimate qualities appropriate for the music.

I have no idea why they weigh so much and really don't care, when I get sound of such realism and beauty. This level of performance combined with the fact that the Pass company is just a call away—they answer the phone and are extremely polite— have made and kept me a Pass customer. By the way, I have never needed service on any of their equipment and also am fortunate to own their XONO.

By all means, consider all your options but the X-600 should be one of them. They are the last amp for me.
Actually, the link Rx8man posted are photos of the stereo prototype chassis. Henry is now powder coating the amp except for the faceplate. I am not certain if any internal changes have been made since the photos of that stereo amp.

I know my mono's are different internally, however besides monoblocks, they are also the Signature upgrade...
Vvrinc, I hear you. I live down the hill from the Pass headquarters. I got a personal tour of the facilities. I had been a loyal Pass man for three years. Times are a-changing. I'd bet there are some furious company direction discussions going on now.
I'm with you Vvrinc.Muralman1 what do you mean by "Times are a-changing. I'd bet there are some furious company direction discussions going on now"?

Armando