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Well, I was going to do that. But the consensus here is that I should get the PASS preamp. So that is going to be the plan of action.

I completely agree with you - different strokes for different folks! As Roberto would say, happy listening.

Thanks Dave. I most likely will buy the unit used from the dealer from as a trade-in. So hopefully the cost will not be too steep. As I said before, I do not want to upgrade anymore. This hobby is expensive! Moreover, there is the pride-of-ownership that is part of the equation. I know...

Wow, I am over-whelmed by everyone's responses - some more passionate than others. The Esoteric has terrific reviews. I do own a lot of CDs and SACDs and want to get the most out of them. The nice thing with the unit is that it has digital inputs with an outstanding DAC for when I want to...

Hi folks, so the upgrade itch is in full swing now while I am saving up. I currently have a PASS XA30.8 and a pair of Theos. I also use a Denon receiver (AVR 3300) as the preamp and have a Cambridge universal player CXU to spin discs. I am thinking of Estoric K-05XS cd player retailing...

Pass Labs are amazing with ML.

Welcome aboard from another Canuck!

The amp has now just over 100 hours on it and I have to say that I see a good difference from the first day. The bass is more defined, midrange clearer and there is more air on the top end. I am now blessed with an amp that invites you to listen by being non-fatiguing without sounding dull...

Thanks Tom. It sure is.

Thanks Brad and Dave for your kind words. I already have a silver speaker cable from Signal Cable and it is a great value. Indeed, I am not going to spend more than $400 (tops) for the PC. One can easily get carried away. I would rather save and upgrade to a PASS preamplifier like the...

After many years of saving up and research, I finally got the Pass Labs XA30.8. I had to wait three months to receive it after I ordered it due to the back-order. Mated to the Theos and only with less than 50 hours on it, it is singing beautifully. PRAT (pace, rhythm, accuracy and timing)...

I am 21 trapped in the body of a 54 !!!!! Mains: Theos

No, not yet. Most likely, it will be an XA 30.8.

The dog is very cute. What amp or receiver is that? I cannot make out the brand. Is it a Rotel and how do you like it?

From one Canuck to other, welcome aboard. I like your screen. Which concert is that? Netflix has got a concert by Hanz Zimmer. I suggest everyone to see it - outstanding audio/video quality and the musicians are just terrific and a few are also eye candy!!!

It is not being religious. It is acknowledging a fabulous value. There is no doubt there are better speakers out there; but at what cost! You would have to fork over way more money to find full range speakers with/without a subwoofer to better the sound of the combo from ML mentioned above.

JonFo, I took a peak at Scaena Line Array and sure looks shiny. I would not be too crazy about its looks. I did not see any pricing info and bet it is very high not offering the value of an ML.

I had an opportunity to hear a Pass Labs XA 30.8 driving the flagship GoldenEar Triton Reference Towers in a dedicated audition room with proper acoustic treatments. That is the amp that I am after to upgrade soon. I must say that the Tritons did not do justice to the Pass. I have a pair...

Thanks frog. I am glad it has worked out for you. I just auditioned the XA 30.8 which supposedly has a bit more headroom and it sounded fabulous. Unfortunately the dealer does not carry MLs so I could not hear the real magic.

Hi Frog, can you please share your experience with the Pass Labs? How does it work with the Ethos? I am looking to upgrade my amp. I will really appreciate your thoughts.