Opinions on Wyred 4 Sound ICE amps

Thanks for the clarification. I probably should have been able to figure that one out!

The W4S folks suggest that I try their interconnects as they are designed for their components.

Gets to the old saw - listen and decide if you can hear it.

I have about 25 hours on the W4S amp/preamp combo and they are definitely warmer sounding than my Krell integrated.

Still hearing some syllibance on the sss's (like Donna Krell's "Look of Love") but I expect that will get better with time.

Played John Hiatt's "Walk On" Cd and there is a mandolin track that blew me away - I was there. Volume at 50 out of 120.

At that volume the bass is is palpable. Will not crack the foundation, but the depth and texture is there. I think that I am hearing sounds from other parts of the house but it is sound I never heard before from the albums.

I am a happy camper.

Just bought the SX500 monoblocks to be paired with Pass Labs X1 preamp...not sure what to expect...I had Pass Labs X250 amp and X1 pre before and it was the best I have ever heard with my Martin Logan CLS's.

I tried several integrated amps such as the Musical Fidelity A5 and Classe' 201 and those int's didnt sound good at all.

If this combo doesnt sound good, going back to Pass amp again.

OK, please keep us posted.

I'm looking to possibly pair the W4S amps with a Rogue Perseus tube pre. I had a W4S STI-500 Integrated in the recent past and enjoyed the sound.
Any advantage using the monoblocks vs. the ST-500 stereo amp? Both look to use the same modules.