Pass X-250.5 or McIntosh MC402?

Lots of varying thoughts and opinions here just to make it all the more confusing. A few comments...

Audphile1...you may be correct in your suggestions. I don't know if the N802 is easier to drive than the 802D, but I wasn't happy with my system when I had both the MC402 and 802D. I don't want to degrade the 802D but rather suggest that the 501's would have been much better with the 802D's, as others have stated as well; and also maybe my room wasn't the best for them.

Mmitch7711...why do you want to change? If you are pleased with your setup, don't fiddle with it.

Arbuckle...I am using a MC402 in my system and I certainly do not find it veiled or flat, far from either. I suppose it would be easy for me to assume the Pass is hyping the signal in regards to your statement, but I don't believe that; as I stated earlier, both are fine pieces.

Mmitch7711...why do you want to change? If you are pleased with your setup, don't fiddle with it.

To tell you the truth, I have no idea "why", I guess I am like many who post on this site, always looking to take system up another level, however if you stop and think about it, where is the end of the tunnel. Yes, I am pleased with my setup, maybe I need to just relax and enjoy for a while before trying to fix something that definitely ain't broke.

Mmitch7711...Unfortunately it is easy in the hobby to get caught up in the chase or whatever one wants to call it. If you have to, pull away from the forums and magazines for awhile, it may curb that desire to change, especially if you are already happy. In my (humble) opinion, your 501's are wonderful amps, no need to change.

You have a very nice system; in looking at your room, I chuckle and wonder if you are married? One might not want to head for the upstairs in the dark!

Take your own advice, relax and enjoy (what you have put together)!!

Brianmgrarcom, I think the N802 may even be tougher to drive than the newer 802D or so I've been told by the B&W dealer. Supposedly because of the improvements in a crossover design in the newer D line...but don't take my word for it...

Brianmgrarcom

Excellent advise, I read the forums at least 3-4 times a day and I more than always read how someone has had a breakthrough or the ultimate experience. I guess control is a virtue, however temptation can be an evil in this hobby, not to mention an expensive evil. Although some posts have helped me immensely, I find myself caught up into looking for that "home run" thread.But I have to be real with myself, It's not going to happen, so I am going to chill for a while and enjoy my masterpiece. As the old saying goes, the grass always looks greener on the other side.

Thanks
Mitch