Pass Labs 30.8 or Clayton Audio S-40

All else being equal, which of these two power amplifiers would you choose and why?

Many Thanks!

tube_meister05-31-2020 6:37pm

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grannyring Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,466 posts 06-02-2020 at 10:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wilson at Clayton still upgrades and services his amps, He upgraded and repaired my S40 about 6 months ago. Love this amp! Sounds wonderful.
arcticdeth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,572 posts 06-02-2020 at 01:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete While Clayton was fine gear, themPass will be easier serviced, and will last a long time. If,me, I would go with pass labs amps. enjoy the hunt.
tuberist Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 951 posts 06-01-2020 at 11:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If resale means anything to you, PASS is a good way to go. There's always a demand for Nelson's gear.
arro222 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 142 posts 06-01-2020 at 03:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wait, Clayton's are still available? I know Clayton Audio's domain was hacked in 2011/12. I hope he's still in business. His amps were superb.
geoffkait Details Discussions Posts This discussion 23,365 posts 06-01-2020 at 01:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maybe the dingo ate them.
three_easy_payments Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,097 posts 06-01-2020 at 12:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete there was nothing offensive written in @tvad 's posts. He must have voluntarily removed them.
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stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,373 posts 06-01-2020 at 02:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why so many posts removed, am I in the Emerald City?
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stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,373 posts 05-31-2020 at 10:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @tvad, Why? What is your reason for saying that?
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david_ten Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,480 posts 05-31-2020 at 10:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can't speak 'to' the comparison...but should you choose the 30.8, I highly advise selecting an aftermarket power cable and a power conditioner/supply to power it off of. Both led to significant improvements in performance, with far greater impact resulting from the power conditioner/supply.
tube_meister OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20 posts 05-31-2020 at 09:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am using Omega Super Alnico High Output XRS loudspeakers.
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