The X250.8 is the “do-everything” powerhouse: weight, drive, and effortless scale—paired with the natural tonal balance and dimensionality that keeps long listening sessions addictive.
It doesn’t just play loud; it plays clean, staying composed through dense mixes and big dynamic swings while keeping images stable and believable.
That added power brings a sense of ease that’s hard to un-hear once you’ve lived with it. Your speakers feel more controlled, the soundstage feels more confident, and bass lines gain definition without losing warmth. If you want one amplifier that can anchor a serious system for the long haul, the X250.8 is a classic for a reason.
SPECS AT A GLANCE
- Class / Type: Class AB, Stereo
- Power: 250 W / 8 Ω (per channel)
- Gain: 26 dB | Damping factor: 150
- Power (idle): 500 W | Weight: 100 lbs
Legendary Performance 2020
Enjoy the Music
“The Pass Labs X250.8 represents nearly 10 years of painstaking development and refinement. Perhaps most uniquely, what is an important part of the final design is making changes based on listening tests by real audiophiles.”
Futureaudiophile.com / Paul Wilson
“The Pass Labs X250.8 – An Elite Heavyweight Among Amplifiers”
Positive-Feedback.com / Juan C. Ayllon
“Mr. Francisco del Pozo Review (Spain)”
Youtube / Mr. Francisco del Pozo
“Best of 2015 Awards”
-Home Theater Review- USA
“This generation of Nelson Pass designs is the best that Nelson and his team have created so far.”
Home Theather Review
“It has been my pleasure to experience the X250.8 as it was another great performer!”
Enjoy The Music
“It’s probably the best sounding power amp I’ve had the pleasure of using in my system up to this time.”
Paul
“With the X250.8 there’s detail, but there’s also texture.”
Part-Time Audiophile
“An amplifier that viscerally connects you to the heart and soul of the musician(s) you are listening to”
Connoisseur Corner
“Build quality is top shelf and the design has just enough subtle “audio jewelry” to delight the audiophile crowd”
Connoisseur Corner
| Class | AB |
| Type | Stereo |
| Gain (dB) | 26 |
| Full Pwr @ 26 dB gain (V) | 2.24 |
| Low Frequency Response | 1.5 Hz |
| High Frequency Response | 100 KHz |
| Power Output /ch (8 ohm) | 250 |
| Input Impedance (SE & BAL Kohms) | 50/100 |
| Damping Factor | 150 |
| Power Consumption @ Idle (Watts) | 500 |
| Unit Dimension (W x D x H)(In.) | 19 x 21.25 x 9 |
| Unit Weight (LBS) | 100 |
| Class | AB |
| Type | Stereo |
| Gain (dB) | 26 |
| Full Pwr @ 26 dB gain (V) | 2.24 |
| Low Frequency Response | 1.5 Hz |
| High Frequency Response | 100 KHz |
| Power Output /ch (8 ohm) | 250 |
| Input Impedance (SE & BAL Kohms) | 50/100 |
| Damping Factor | 150 |
| Power Consumption @ Idle (Watts) | 500 |
| Unit Dimension (W x D x H)(In.) | 19 x 21.25 x 9 |
| Unit Weight (LBS) | 100 |
Legendary Performance 2020
Enjoy the Music
“The Pass Labs X250.8 represents nearly 10 years of painstaking development and refinement. Perhaps most uniquely, what is an important part of the final design is making changes based on listening tests by real audiophiles.”
Futureaudiophile.com / Paul Wilson
“The Pass Labs X250.8 – An Elite Heavyweight Among Amplifiers”
Positive-Feedback.com / Juan C. Ayllon
“Mr. Francisco del Pozo Review (Spain)”
Youtube / Mr. Francisco del Pozo
“Best of 2015 Awards”
-Home Theater Review- USA
“This generation of Nelson Pass designs is the best that Nelson and his team have created so far.”
Home Theather Review
“It has been my pleasure to experience the X250.8 as it was another great performer!”
Enjoy The Music
“It’s probably the best sounding power amp I’ve had the pleasure of using in my system up to this time.”
Paul
“With the X250.8 there’s detail, but there’s also texture.”
Part-Time Audiophile
“An amplifier that viscerally connects you to the heart and soul of the musician(s) you are listening to”
Connoisseur Corner
“Build quality is top shelf and the design has just enough subtle “audio jewelry” to delight the audiophile crowd”
Connoisseur Corner