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My rant; we don't know what we don't know
My take away from this thread is that most of the posts on this forum are worthless... In this instance, I think the OP hit the nail on the head. 
HELP ADVICE FEEDBACK PS Audio BHK 300 - Hegel H30 - Pass Labs X250.8 or Pass X350.5 amp
Zero chance I'd trade the 350.5 for either of those.  I wouldn't do anything until you get your preamp into the system. 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Have you checked the new ML585? I’ve heard REALLY good things about it, but no personal experience with it. Pass is tough to beat however so I’d be looking at those two.You’ve got a great system but the way. 
Esoteric Support - nonexistent???
Now the website is gone. 
Restocking Fees, 30-Day Free Trials
It's reasonable to request a home audition.  It's also reasonable for a dealer not to let you walk out the door without covering the risk of you running off with it.I have a dealer that will put a hold on my CC for the full purchase price of whate... 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
I thought it was a local deal.  Sorry!  Let us know when you receive it.jmcgrogan2, I agree.  It use to be easy to swap gear in and out and not take too much of a loss.  Those days are gone unfortunately. 
Looking for a good DAC under $500
https://www.amazon.com/Micromega-Asynchronous-Digital-Analog-Converter/dp/B009T9BS3G 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
Updates???  Thoughts/impressions? 
For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp?
The tube power amp provides more of the "magic"Agree with Keith 
Should I buy SACD's or Buy Quality Multi-Format CD player and use Old Digital CD's?
I have never found sacd's to sound better than redbook, and I have a Sony 5400ES. 99% of the time I stream from Tidal, the sound is great with over a million albums. and lots of MQA files, over 3000. They only list 500 but there are way moreAlanAl... 
Esoteric Support - nonexistent???
I did.  He told me to just get a universal remote and program it. 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
I vote 326S.  The esoteric leans more towards the clinical side in my experience while the Levinson leans towards musical while maintaining outstanding detail and transparency.  The 326 will never fatigue while the Esoteric might...Both are great ... 
Ayre KX-R or PS Audio BHK Pre
The choice is simple in my opinion - Ayre. 
Sonos Connect directly into MC452?
It will work just fine and let you listen to music until you decide what, or if you want to upgrade. 
Esoteric Support - nonexistent???
Lucky you.  I still haven't gotten a reply after several emails dating back to Dec 2016  I've given up.Pathetic.