Sorry Sean, the Aleph 3 is significantly better sounding than the Aleph 30, and it's built a heckuva lot better too. You get what you pay for.
I would second the experience that a proper power cord is a must with any Pass amp, whether an Aleph series or X-series.
I would second the experience that a proper power cord is a must with any Pass amp, whether an Aleph series or X-series.