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I have a Pass Labs XA 30.5 Power Amplifier for sale (Vic) Condition of the unit is immaculate. Can ship at buyer's expense Review here: http://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/pass_labs_xa305_power_amplifier/ SnA ad: (http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php/topic/94712-pass-labs-xa-305-class-a-power-amplifier-reduced/) Price: $4200

Item: Pass Labs INT-150 Integrated Amplifier Location: Melbourne 3028 Price: $3600 Item Condition: superb, 9/10, no dents or scratch Reason for selling: change direction Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, COD Only Extra Info: Bought it over a year ago, I keep it in mint condition and it looks just like new. All function works perfectly. I use this to drive my Harbeth SHL5+ and it delivers plenty of power. I prefer to sell locally as I don't have the box and original packaging. The sale will include the amplifier, remote and power cable. Audition is welcome at my place. Pictures:

I sold this amp back in March this year. I took it back to repair something, and ended up buying it back. The amp is fully functional post repair, and I also use the oppurtunity to add some re-inforcement to the chassis, as well as upgrade the RCAs and binding posts. About the amp: 12W class A - single ended 10k input impedence (make sure your preamp can drive it) Power JFETs on the output About the build: 5U chassis Dual mono power supply (2x 300VA transformers, and 68000uF capacitance per channel, in CLC configuration) Soft start circuit High quality parts used throughout I am reluctant to ship this item, as it's extremely heavy (approx 26kg), but can do so if required, and price agreed on. If you want to learn more about the F3, here are some good resources: http://www.firstwatt.com/f3.html https://6moons.com/audioreviews/firstwatt4/f3.html https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/137145-f3-builders-thread.html ELECTRICAL DISCLAIMER This product has not been manufactured by a qualified individual or company, therefore contains electrical circuits that do not necessarily comply with Australian Standards. I understand that as the seller, I may be liable to repercussions in the event of equipment failure. By advertising and selling this product, as the seller I also agree that I am solely liable, and the publisher of this website takes no responsibility for any injury or death resulting from, whether directly or indirectly, any accident that may happen as a result of the failure of the product being sold. If in doubt, seek the services of a qualified electrician to inspect the product to ensure it is safe for use. Photos:

For sale my Pass Labs X150.5 stereo power amp (10W class A, total 150W pc), currently playing in a full balanced chain. It's complete with original box, manual and detachable power cable. (UPDATE) Purchased ex demo in March 2016, had 3 years of factory warranty, I can handover a copy of the invoice to the next owner (I guess not much of use now, but it's a proof or purchase throught the official dealer). Shipping not included, pickup and listening session (with your pre if it has XLR balanced inputs too) welcome Link to Pass X150.5 website page

Further information: I recently told a friend of mine that I was looking at upgrading my system and he asked me if I would like to borrow some of the equipment he had which he wasn't using so I could compare what I had with some alternatives. I ended up with an additional pair of speakers, a power conditioner and this Pass Labs power amplifier. Then lockdown hit and instead of having the equipment for 2 weeks, I was lucky enough to have it for 4 months! Not only that, I have been working from home, so it has definitely been good company on the days when I haven't had too many meetings. I don't really want to return any of it but he is not interested in selling the speakers or the power conditioner (the two items which most need upgrading in my system). He is interested in selling me this amplifier, however, it is the one item out of the three that I can't justify, so before it goes back to him, we agreed I would advertise it here. It weighs over 50kg, so hopefully you can understand the motivation of having to move it one less time. This unit is about 3 years old, and was purchased second hand about 2 years ago. The previous owner purchased it from Class-A Audio. Current RRP is about $13k. It is in excellent condition with no visible marks. If money was no object, I would definitely buy it. I currently use 2 Prima Luna Prologue Power Amplifiers which themselves are highly rated, but this is a cut above especially when running in Class-A. When I bought the Prima Lunas, I thought tubes were my preference over solid state but this amp has proven that it is the outcome that is important, not the mode. Most people will know it by reputation, but if not, there are plenty of reviews out there: Positive feedback: http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue78/pass_xa30.htm 6 Moons: http://6moons.com/audioreviews2/passlabs/1.html Dagogo: https://www.dagogo.com/pass-labs-xa30-8-class-stereo-amplifier-review Enjoy the music: http://enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/1114/Pass_Laboratories_XA30_8_Power_Amplifier.htm Home theatre HiFi: https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/amplifier/power-amplifier/pass-labs-xa30-8-class-stereo-power-amplifier-review/ Home theatre review: https://hometheaterreview.com/pass-labs-xa308-stereo-amplifier-reviewed/ If you are interested in buying, you are welcome to audition it at my house in North Melbourne. It comes with a manual, but no box, so shipping is not currently an option. PS If anybody wants to buy two Prima Luna Prologue Power Amplifiers instead, let me know. Maybe I will be able justify this amp after all A donation will be made to SNA upon sale. Photos: (Note the photo of the rear of the unit is from the internet, the other two are of the unit itself).

Further information: Not often seen for sale on SNA. A virgin unmodified example of a Pass Labs X2.5 pre amplifier. I simultaneously also owned the Pass Labs XP10 (which I sold for mid three K figure about 12 months ago). The reason I sold the XP-10, the X2.5 is by a significant margin warmer, more accurate, more organic, has a lower noise floor, and more holographic with the it's sound stage. Built like a tank, with XLR inputs and output. Child, pet, and smoke free home. Selling with remote, and box. Made in USA with great attention to detail. Designed by Pass Labs Wayne Colburn. Photos: PLEASE READ If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved

Item: Pass Labs XP-10 pre amp Location: Newcastle, NSW Price: $3,400 Item Condition: Excellent. Reason for selling: NLR Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Excellent condition Pass Labs XP-10 Pre amp for sale. Included in sale is original box, remote etc. Not a grey import (purchased from Perth retailer). Buyer welcome to pre-purchase audition. Happy to post domestically within Australia with full insurance cover. Links to Pass Labs XP-10 website, reviews, specs and awards. https://www.passlabs.com/preamplifier/xp-10 Currently retails for $8,459 (Class A Audio). Past accolades aside, the new XP pre-amp offerings from Pass Laboratories sound and measure significantly better than their immediate predecessors in the original X series. Are these the finest pre-amplifiers Pass Laboratories has built to date, absolutely and without question! Specifications Pass Labs XP-10 Factory Specifications Frequency Response: 2 Hz to 60 kHz (-3dB) Overall Gain: -73dB to 10dB Volume Steps: 83 Remote: Yes Inputs: Five Outputs: Two Input Impedance: 96 kOhm bal, 48 kOhm single-ended Output Impedance: 1000 Ohms balanced, 150 Ohms single-ended CMRR: -60dB, 1kHz Cross-Talk: -90dB, 1kHz Ref 1V Signal to Noise Ratio: Power Consumption: 10 watts Shipping weight: 14.6Kg Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Pass Labs X 150.5 Location: North Sydney Price: 4.500 plus shipping Item Condition: 9/10 Reason for selling: upgrading Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal Extra Info: For sale my Pass Labs X150.5 stereo power amp (10W class A, 150W overall), currently playing in a full balanced chain. It's complete with original box, manual and detachable power cable. Conditions: perfect in every aspect except for the scratch on the side of the heat sink (pls see detailed pic, the scratch is less than 1 cm). You're most welcome to come to listen to it (sorry but the setup is still not fine tuned) Link to Pass X150.5 website page Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Threshold SA3.9e Stasis Pure Class A Stereo Power Amplifier Location: Western Suburbs - Melbourne Price: $4000 Item Condition: Good Condition with some light superficial markings. Conservative 7.5/10 mainly due to age. Reason for selling: Surplus to Needs Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Up for sale is a RARE Threshold SA3.9e Stasis Pure Class A Stereo Power Amplifier. These amps rarely come up for sale. For those who know the Nelson Pass timeline will know that Threshold was one of the companies he worked for before venturing out into his own line of products. Threshold amps have become collector pieces these days and this SA3.9e would sit proudly in any audiophile/collector’s system. Rated at 60W pure Class A at 8 Ohms, it will drive all but the most inefficient speakers with clean, distinctive layering and an all round “picture” perfect details. Compared to todays Pass Labs products the Threshold is faster sounding, tighter and more in-control, mids are smooth without any odd or harshness, and the high are extended and free of grain. Nelson liked the SA 3.9e the best of the threshold amps from the 90s era mainly because, for its rated output, it was biased higher into class A and thus sounded more "liquid". These are very good amps and contend with the best out there that is 3-4 times more in value. Happy to audition and let your ears be the judge. Photos: Will post pictures later tonight

Item: Pass Labs X250.5 power amplifier Location: Wollongong Price: $6300 ono $5300 ono Item Condition: As new, no scratches or damage- purchased from the Lifestyle Store in Sydney second half of last year so still well within warranty period. Reason for selling: bitten by the valve bug Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: The unit was setup at the end of last year and has not moved so as new condition. Would have barely been run in as the listening room was only finished at the end of last year. Purchased from the Lifestyle store in Parramatta, Australian delivered and still well within warranty period. Check out the reviews on these- best solid state amplifier I have ever heard, smooth refined yet tight and punchy when called for. Only selling as I have been converted to the wonderful world of valve amps. Pictures:

Item: Pass Labs X0.2 or X1 Price Range: Negotiable. Item Condition: New or Used Extra Info: Not interested in newer Pass Labs preamps. I don't like their sound signature.

Item: Pass Labs Pre amp (any age). Price Range: Item Condition: Used Extra Info: Looking to purchase a Pass Lab Pre amp in good condition of any age. Examples of models below.

Item: Pass Labs XA30.5 Price Range: $4K Item Condition: Used Extra Info: Still looking for one of these. PM if you have one to sell.