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Which would you choose; Pass 250.8, arc 75SE or luxman m900u?
@oddiofyl Be careful, your posts will start mysteriously disappearing like mine have been.. 
Is now a good time to buy a pre-owned DAC?
I'll second the Ayre recommendation.  Don't overlook the QB-9 DSD, it still is an outstanding performer and a steal on the used market. 
Cambridge Audio products unreliable/unsupported?
I had a CA AVR that required service, but it was handled easily by my dealer.  It was by far the best sounding receiver I've ever heard. 
Has anyone compared Ayre K-1x to Pass X-1
The Ayre K-1x is a fantastic preamp, better than that KX-5.  I haven't spent much time with the Twenty version however.Between it and the Pass X-1 I give the nod to the Ayre.  The X-1 is very good however, but my memory was that the Ayre was just ... 
Pass Labs X250.8 or MC452 ?
I've owned 10T's for a very long time and the best match I've found for them is the Parasound JC1 mono's.If you're totally committed to the Pass or Mac, then the choice is easy - Pass.The JC1 is a better match than the 250.8 however. 
Krell XD gear in the House Initial Impressions
"HK Fan, wow if an end user posted this you would have no problem would you. "Absolutely not.  A consumer doesn't have a vested interest in publishing glowing reviews.  A dealer can't say that now can they?  It's disingenuous at best and I'm happy... 
BEST MALE VOCAL EVER
A few of my favorites:Johnny CashLayne StaleySteve PerryMaynard James Keenan 
Free SPL Meter App - From a US Government Agency
+2 tomic601, let's all go buy eavesdropping devices and scatter them around our home too while we're at it!!No thanks. 
Pass Labs - 350.8 stereo vs. 260.8 monos
I agree with ozzy in that I preferred the 350.5 to the 350.8. 
Pass Labs - 350.8 stereo vs. 260.8 monos
XA Mono's > XA Stereo > X Mono's > X StereoWell relatively speaking anyway... Let your wallet decide. 
Used Market Savings vs. The Dealer Experience
+1 ebm, so rewarding indeed! 
McCormack is my grail!
All of the McCormack equipment is very underrated IMO, and I hope Steve gets back to building his own equipment again someday.  I spent a lot of time with a DNA-500, it did everything right. 
Esoteric K-03Xs Player
Don't listen to the K-01xs because you will never be able to forget how amazing it is.  :) 
Emotiva equipmet, how good is it?
I echo the sentiments here.  All the Emotiva stuff I've heard is mid-fi at best.  Bright, tinny and hollow.It's funny how many people will chase "giant killers"... every few months there's a new one to empty their wallets when they would be better... 
ML 33h vs 33 vs A-50V on Mbl 101E
I think he's saying he heard your 101E's on Musical Fidelity AMS100 amps.