Mark Levinson 333.5 vs Emotiva XPR-1 Monoblocks


We are pushing Thiel 3.6 speakers with our dual-monaural Mark Levinson 333.5 amp. we are considering a switch to the Emotiva XPR-1 Monoblocks. Does anyone have actual experience with both the 333.5 (or 333) and the XPR-1's?

If not with the Levinson amp, then any experience vs. the XPR-1's with another higher end amp?

We have 2-30 watt receptacles ready for the job in hand. Also have 20 amp receptacles. Both services are on dedicated circuits.
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bo1972  - you're so full of it !!!  Never heard such a blatant BS in my life !
What is it with you and Pass Labs ? A good discount or a kickback?
I've heard them ..and compared them to ML and other amps. Some were  good, some were NOT at all ! And even a lesser Emotiva pair - XPA-1 Gen 2, not the XPRs  mopped the floor with a Pass Lab amp on one occasion ( with B&W 802 ).  
And to say the 800-s B&Ws don't sound good with ML 33s - that's really brilliant !! Considering that B&W as a company uses these monoblocks as their reference amps !  That , obviously, eluded you. However, these amps  do need to be properly fed which requires  A LOT of power. There's so much more to a good sounding system than just switching components ...but , as I see, you know nothing about it. 
Had a chance to audition XPR-1s. VERY, VERY impressed ! Was quite reluctant to give them back to the owner...and my system consists of strictly ML gear from glorious days of Madrigal reign.
It's a shame they no longer make them. This pair was one of the best deals ever. I wish I had learned it sooner.