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Bat VK-D5SE Owners
IHMO the BAT while vey good places third on my list of CDPs, Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista second and the EMC-1 first. 
One more Power Cord Needed...Advice?
I have tried most of the cords stated above and currently own the JPS Digital, Audeince, JPS power AC, Nite, BMI Shark, Kimber Palladium, TG Audio, Elrod, and some local DIY cables. The JPS Digital is a good bang for the dollar cable not not in th... 
suggestion for amp to go with B&W N803
The Belles is a great amp for the 803's also the Pass X-250 works well with my Matrix 803s. What is the rest of your system like and what is your budget? Stay soild state amp with some current. 
pass x-250 vs classe ca 200 w/ML SL-3's
To add to the excellent comments already posted by foreverhifi2000, you need to leave the Pass X-250 on all the time and probably 3 days to hear the true sonic benefit of theis amp especially the high end frequencies. 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
I'm am completely done. That's it, finished, I have reached the peek, the hilltop, the top of the mountain. I really mean it, well for now anyway. Well come to think of it, maybe not, someone (he knows who he is) is sending me new power cords to t... 
sonic frontiers line-3 vs pass labs x-1
Two completely differentsounds. The X-1 is very neutral and dynamic but not really a warm sounding preamp. The SF has the tube qualities but will loose a little bass slam compared to the Pass IMHO. 
Pass X-350 vs Sim Audio W-5
There are plenty reviews of the X-250 and the 350 will give you slightly better bass slam and dynamics. The W-5 is a very good amp and will sound slightly quicker. The Pass a a very refined sound that has a silky or golden glow to the music and it... 
Kinergetics KBA 380 / Angstrom 100 pro/pre HT exp.
I have and compared the KBA-75 to many amps, Rowland M-112, Krell KAV-2250, Pass X-250, Spectron Musician II, Linar Audio, etc. The Kinergeitcs held its own pretty well where I did not feel that I was loosing that much and in some cases the Kinner... 
Compare EDGE NL10, Pass Labs X350, ML 336
I just finished comparing the NL-10 to the Pass X-250. I agree with Mike's Levinson commnets and most of his description of the Edge NL-10. I did not find the Edge to be more detailed than the Pass X-250, it did have slightly better bass, was clea... 
Review: Audio Logic 2400 DA converter
RcpeinceThanks for the update. You mention something about Jerry and the Altis DAC. What is the difference between this DAC and the Audio Logic?Thanks 
Cartridge suggestions for around 2K
http://www.warrengregoire.com/hifi-stereo-phonocartridges.htmTry these. 
Does anyone have or used the Edge NL-10
If I were you, I would try some power cords first before upgrading the amp, or try both to see what makes the bigger difference in your system. LOL. 
Need opinions on all-in-one or separate dac.
I heard Rcprince's modded Sony 777 in direct comparison to my stock 777 in his system a few months ago and posted my findings here on Agon. Go to referenceaudiomods.com for more info on Sony Mods. 
Amp, Pre Amp or CD for SF CREMONAS
Upgrade the CD player 4 sure. Better sound dtarts there! AMps may sound different but in the same price range there seems to be little overall impact on the sound IMHO. 
Accuphase cdp direct guys:
The Pass X-250 accepts RCA inputs and I do not feel that I loose anything that significant without the balanced ICs.