09/24/2026
The X150.8 is all about balance: speed and sweetness, punch and finesse. It brings the grip and dynamic confidence of Class AB while preserving the tonal honesty and low-level nuance Pass Labs is known for.
It’s a powerful, highly musical stereo amplifier that works beautifully across a wide range of speakers—especially when you want authority without giving up texture.
The character is confident but never sharp: transients are clean, bass is controlled, and the midrange stays richly communicative. The X150.8 is a strong foundation for real-world systems because it plays to music first—making your speakers sound more composed, more dimensional, and more enjoyable at any volume.
SPECS AT A GLANCE
Class / Type: Class AB, Stereo
Power: 150 W / 8 Ω (per channel)
Gain: 26 dB | Damping factor: 150
Power (idle): 370 W | Weight: 88 lbs
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The XP-22 is the quiet power behind a great system—low noise, high resolution, and the kind of transparency that doesn’t feel clinical. It doesn’t add excitement; it reveals it, letting your sources and amplifiers perform at their best.
With a two-chassis layout and a straightforward, performance-first design, the XP-22 delivers a wide, stable soundstage and exceptional low-level detail—so music feels more present and more real.
That separation of duties pays off in calm, black backgrounds and a more effortless sense of space. You’ll hear clearer outlines around images, more believable depth, and a more natural decay of notes—especially on acoustic instruments. If you’re building a truly revealing system and want the preamp to disappear, the XP-22 is designed for exactly that.
SPECS AT A GLANCE
Overall gain: 9.3 dB (Balanced)
Inputs / Outputs: 5 in / 2 out | Remote: Yes
Input impedance: 22 kΩ
Power consumption: 40 W | Chassis: 2 | Weight: 40 lbs
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Gestalt HiFi
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