Even though I do not own any Pass gear, I spent a LOT of time looking at amps and have heard nothing but rave reviews on Pass gear. They are built like a tank, and almost never fail. In addition, I've heard a couple stories of people having an out of warranty issue with their Pass gear... returning it for service... and Pass repairing it no charge because they felt that whatever failed, really should not have failed. I think the Pass repair department is supposed to be one of the best in the industry, so I really wouldn't sweat a 3 year warranty. If you buy Pass gear, it's likely to outlast you!