New Amp Search- MBL. Spectron. Pass ??

PASS 350.8 best sound and company.

Lots of used stuff that is amazing!

wow, 12,000 budget,,,?

an ocean of stuff used, in that market, you can get some serious muscle for that much coin

patience……if your heart is set on a specific amp, then wait,

years back, I had saved up about 5,700$ for new amps, I waited, searched, and passed on a minty pair of  classe monos, AND pass 250’s or 350’s,….monos,

ended up with some very nice 650W monos, and could not be happier with the quality and power,headroom.

patience, my young Padawon,………

@gasnsteering ,

Well, it certainly wasn't the McIntosh.  Either speakers or room set up.

I heard a McIntosh system at a store that used the same speakers and the bass was too wooly and undefined for my taste.  Thanks for the suggestions

I have read a great many posts over the years that McIntosh and the B&W's have great synergy together...mainly the mc601's... when I upgrade too, these will be the minimum... at the top mc2301's

But I will admit, I have not heard them together... do a search on here and you can read them too..

I am not familiar with the MBL so I can not give you any advice on that particular amplification. 

I listen to similar types of music and can say that the Pass X series satisfies me. I started with the XA series but found it to be a little too warm. Currently have a 350.8 and am happy with the results. 

I wanted to add that My budget, new or used is max 12k.

wait until another pair show up for sale.