Pass X250, Classe CAM200 or...

If anything, the CAM-350's would be a better comparison.

peter jasz

IMS sytem consist of andra,art audio preamp,siltech wire,
ps audio 300, the pass did not even sound musical at all
very dry, it generate reasonable heat, compare to Krell
the heat of x250 is nothing,then I return the x250 to
my friend,who has thiel CS6,then again is not musical at
all but it sound good, compare to the extreme stratos
oddyssey, the extreme are musical in my system, and magical
with the thiel,GUEST WHAT?He sold the x250.I will both
try this 2 amps before buying.

How does an amp not sound musical? I just don't understand that popular term. Dry? as opposed to wet, I suppose?

This is what I get from the Pass amps I have owned. An amp that gets out of the way of the music. The music is generated by the front end, not an amp. Sure, an amp can ruin the music, through distortion, and purposeful coloration.

Pass amplifies as purely as is conceivable. All the tiniest nuances are clearly transmitted through my reference grade speakers. I am spoiled.

I use a tube cdp. Each tube is laid bare for any defect, the Pass system is so good. Luckily, there are near perfect tubes available.

Everything I have heard about Pass X amps has been positive and it should be great with the maggies, although I have never heard one. I can say for certain my modded McCormack DNA-2 is outstanding with my 3.6s and know you would be impressed if you found one to try.