Quandary

I think it likely the Pass amp would make a profound impact on your system in a very positive way. It would increase the midrange and musicality by a tremendous amount. Definitely worth the test.

Also, in general the sound character will be almost the same between the recommended amp and the demo amp… although the one recommended might be a tad less slam with a very slightly attenuated soundstage (likely to be very small difference).

Is it worth $300? I suspect it will be. I would guess that if you buy it he should refund the $300. Do you want to be sleping a 90 lb amp around. What does your system cost $30K+? The tax on my speaker wires was nearly $300.

I am really conflicted now. Evidently weak-minded. When I read the negative posts I was all set to ditch the audition. Now that I read positive remarks, I’m not so sure.
I guess I’ll never know until I listen to the Pass sound, even if it isn’t the same exact amp.  If I decide to buy it the $300 will be deducted from the cost.

@ghdprentice 

No offense, but what does the cost of your speaker wires have to do with my situation?

@rvpiano the dealer thinks you're a total idiot.  You can either prove him wrong or confirm his opinion.  You don't have a quandary!  A quandary implies a difficult decision and this is not.

It cost me 300 bucks the last time i wanted to upgrade ( i am a bit foolish) from my vintage sansui alpha to one of  the best pre-amplifier  or tube  headphone amplifier possible...

Alas! i decided to return it after 15 minutes...😊

If you own something good pass the Pass especially if you could loose money ...