Pass Alep2

I have owned a few pair of Aleph 2s and currently own a pair which was manufactured one month before the Aleph line was discontinued in 1999, this pair I am keeping. Prices on Alephs 2 have actually gone up from what they were a few years ago. Then if you were lucky you could pick up a pair for around $2400, today its $2800 to perhaps $3400 if in prestine condition. These are great amps. I also own the Aleph 3 which is also a great amp if you can get by with 30 WPC. Matched with Audio Physic Virgos and a good tube preamp and listed to jazz and acoustic music it does not get much better. The Aleph 2 and 3 has the same sonic signature. If you want one get it while you can.

Pass Labs kept a pair of Aleph 2's. They compare all of their new products to the Aleph 2 sound. That says it all.

Again, thank for the good comment here. I just have one question in mind, since the amp is running very hot. If I have to purchase the unit that probably produced in year 97, do you think that they might have some parts degarde that effect to the sound quality? Also, can I use it for another 5-7 year from now?

Thank for everybody who contribute to the question.

I have a 3. I called Pass to ask them that very question and was told not to worry about it. They said that I would know when it needed to be sent to them, I would hear the difference and it should be several more years.

I almost get to the decision point already until tonite I saw the ad. to sell Pass X250 with price 2,500$. I don't have experience with Pass X series before but like to mate them with my Alpe P. Want to have the last opinion from all of your guy compare to the Alep2. Price is really comparable and it's new. That why I quite reluctant and can not make a decision.

Thanks for your comment.