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D'Agostino Progression monoblocks replacing my Theta Prometheus monoblocks
Not surprised, I always thought Theta gear was over-hyped.   
Power Cords for Parasound
I use Audioquest NRG-4 with good results.  I haven't tried that many cords however but they were an improvement over the OEM's.Any 15 amp cord should be fine from a safety standpoint.  Sounds like the manual has a typo, 60 amps is a ton of current. 
Ayre QB-9 DSD or Codex?
After doing a bit more research I'm not also looking at the Mytek Brooklyn+ which supports MQA, comes in around $2k new and has a 30 day in-home trial.I know the QB-9 fairly well and enjoyed it, but MQA intrigues me and I am a Tidal user.DAC techn... 
The Levinson Sound?
later MLevinson rectified and released the EXCELLENT 334,335 and 336 already with other capacitors, no longer suffered from this problemWrong.Ok . 336 two channelsCorrect.the power cable on the 335 is not rigid, it is replaceable by any other.Wron... 
The Levinson Sound?
To add to 68pete's comments on the 336, it absolutely suffered from the same capacitor issue as the 331-333 models.  All 33x amplifiers did. 
The Levinson Sound?
I had a 336 which I really liked, but after replacing the caps I sold it and tried several different other amps.  I could have easily lived with the 336, but now have JC1 mono's which to my ear are a little more lively and open than the 336.  Neit... 
My rant; we don't know what we don't know
Lastly, if forums are such a source of irritation, little can be positively gleaned from them, serve little erstwhile purpose, why continue to involve yourself with them?Obviously, to show everyone how enlightened one has become after 25 years.  T... 
My rant; we don't know what we don't know
My take away from this thread is that most of the posts on this forum are worthless... In this instance, I think the OP hit the nail on the head. 
HELP ADVICE FEEDBACK PS Audio BHK 300 - Hegel H30 - Pass Labs X250.8 or Pass X350.5 amp
Zero chance I'd trade the 350.5 for either of those.  I wouldn't do anything until you get your preamp into the system. 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Have you checked the new ML585? I’ve heard REALLY good things about it, but no personal experience with it. Pass is tough to beat however so I’d be looking at those two.You’ve got a great system but the way. 
Esoteric Support - nonexistent???
Now the website is gone. 
Restocking Fees, 30-Day Free Trials
It's reasonable to request a home audition.  It's also reasonable for a dealer not to let you walk out the door without covering the risk of you running off with it.I have a dealer that will put a hold on my CC for the full purchase price of whate... 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
I thought it was a local deal.  Sorry!  Let us know when you receive it.jmcgrogan2, I agree.  It use to be easy to swap gear in and out and not take too much of a loss.  Those days are gone unfortunately. 
Looking for a good DAC under $500
https://www.amazon.com/Micromega-Asynchronous-Digital-Analog-Converter/dp/B009T9BS3G 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
Updates???  Thoughts/impressions?