I am looking to upgrade my amp and preamp.


I have been given a pair of Dunlavy 4a speakers, a Arcam amp and preamp.I need to upgrade the amp and preamp.I am looking at pass labs 250 amp and x-1 pre,Mark Levinson 333 Amp and 380s pre and conrad johnson ss MF2500 amp with the
17LS tube pre.Does anyone have any experience with any of these combos and the Dunlavy's?I listen to all types of music.I like slam, I like deep liquid soundstage,I like it all!If there is any other combo you like with the Dunlavy's, I would be interested in hearing about it.Thank you!
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The X250 will more than adequately drive the Dunlavys. I have a X250 with SC-Vs and they sound very good together. Prior to my X0.2 purchase, I had the X1 (mk2) and was happy enough with it to buy a X0.2 for extra balanced ins and outs. I think you'll be pleased with the combo's sonics. Low end is very tight and strong. There are amps with better soundstages, but they lack other subtle things that the Pass does right. My system reflects my confidence in Wayne Coburn and Nelson Pass. Most people that audition my system come away inpressed. But that is pretty common for most of us on Audiogon. Best Regards.