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RE: Which Pass Labs power amp for Quad ESLs?

Thanks, Kent...helpful as always.

One respondent asked an important question--What is it about the current amp that you are dissatisfied with? In truth...nothing. I have no complaints about the X-250.5. It is, by far, the best-sounding ss amp I have heard--and I tried a few when driving my B&W Matrix 801 Series II speakers.

The idea of a smaller chassis and weight amp that I might be able to pick up by myself if needed has a certain appeal, but if it isn't a significant improvement sonically, it's not a good idea to make a change.

Perhaps there is a bit of that persistent itch to try something else at work here too.

I found tube amps just don't deliver the bass punch and clarity of a ss amp. Your current ARC amp is way out of my price range, but I'll bet it sounds fantastic!

Cheers!

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