willrich47

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Upgrade from Pass Labs XA30.8 to X250.8. Worth it?
@browndt that amp is also intriguing. There’s one listed on Audiogon right now. Do you have personal experience with those two amps X350.8 and X250.8?  
Upgrade from Pass Labs XA30.8 to X250.8. Worth it?
@twoleftears I was once intrigued about that particular amplifier. I asked Mark at Reno Hifi about it, and he indicated that the 30.8 does just about everything better than the XA25. Though admittedly, I haven't compared the two. I did own the 30.... 
Upgrade from Pass Labs XA30.8 to X250.8. Worth it?
Greg, thanks for the comparison. Exactly on point. I just wonder how many people make the switch after hearing them side by side?George, I did some research a while back on the DM947’s. I tracked down what I believe is the actual driver for the sp... 
Pass XA200.8 Review - Fun measurements
To the OP's question, I think there is undeniable distortion in the amplifier's output. This appears to be by design. In the review of the 200.8, Pass is quoted: "The lesson of the Xs and SIT amplifiers was that a small amount of second harmonic o... 
Anyone bought direct from ps audio and returned it?
I bought a PS Audio USB Transport (LAN Rover) in 2016 direct from PS Audio. I tried it for a week or so, then decided I wouldn't be able to use it in my system. I returned it a week later without incident. I've also emailed back and forth with Pau... 
I've decided to try Tubes
I started my audiophile journey with a solid state amp and quickly moved to a Decware Torii. It did so many things right, but it still felt lacking. Especially in the bass. I have since moved on to Pass Labs 30.8. The 30.8 was everything my tubes ... 
Potential Tax Liability
Here is your $5 answer... I'll echo warmglowtubeart.See Internal Revenue Code § 102 Gifts and Inheritances: General Rule – Gross income does not include the value of property acquired by gift, bequest, devise, or inheritance. ....See also Income T...