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
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
I do hope “times are a-changing.” Although, at my age, I pray for “a little bit more time” whether changed or unchanged.

It's been my experience that great products stand the test of time. (Kind-a like this “vinyl thing” huh?) Whether Pass Labs takes a new direction for commercial or financial reasons is really no concern to me. The products they have produced–from the Aleph products to the newer X-line—are remarkable. For me, they have the sound I like.

Best regards,
Santiago
Armando - I think Muralman1 is saying "times are a changing" based on the fact he was once personally singing the praises of the X600's as he owned them... He now owns the H20 mono's. Not to speak for him, but if I remember reading his comparisons correctly the X600's don't hold a candle to the H20 mono's in his system. Muralman1 - please correct any inconsistencies my memory may have misreported.