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Upgrade bug has hit, interested in Pass Labs Amps

So as I am feeling the upgrade bug, I have been looking into upgrading my amp. Currently I have Bel Canto Ref1000s and I feel that the class D amps are not giving me the quality of sound that I would like to receive, lacking fullness and realistic qualities. So I have been looking into Pass Labs X250 and X250.5 amps, from what I have read these are very good amps and should be a considerable upgrade from my ref1000s???? Also what is the difference in the X250 and the X250.5? Is it worth the extra 1000-1500 that I have seen them for on here?
Also any other SS amps in this price range give or take a few dollars that are recommended?
Thanks
Tim
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audiofeil
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>>01-10-09: Arbuckle
I totally disagree about speakers first<<

That's a shame because you're dead wrong.

Speakers first followed by an amp that matches them.

It's that simple.
audiofeil
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>>I agree with Soix and Audiofeil, dollar-for-dollar you get the greatest improvement by upgrading the speakers<<

Whoa, Nellie.

I never said that. My contention is every system should be built around speakers that knock your socks out. After that, choose an amp to match.

Your assertion is system dependent. I've seen and heard many many systems whose greatest improvement would not have been a change in speakers.

Big difference.
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