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Anyone have the Pass Labs X260.8 amps? Opinions?
Thanks!I have a few friends with the X350.8 and they are over the moon happy. Glad you love yours. 
Job Integrated Amp.
My Job INTegrated arrived and is playing. For $1699 delivered, this has to be the deal of the century. I am feeding it right now with a W4S modified Sonos and it sounds wonderful. 
Job Integrated Amp.
Please forgive my complete ignorance. I have noticed that you have rightfully ignored it. The INT sound like a very good deal. If I had a place for it I might have bought one for myself. I am a tube-o-phile so I might be happier with the J... 
Job Integrated Amp.
If they did strive for quality then they would have confidence in their products for longer than a year.Job has been out for many years, have you heard of anyone complaining of broken amps? No. How many other manufacturers only offer 1 year warran... 
Job Integrated Amp.
I am sure you will not have any problems. Job/Goldmund strives for quality. Any issue will likely manifest within the first year, otherwise a short trip to Geneva will be required. Unless you abuse your gear, you will have nothing to worry about.D... 
Opinions on Audio Research 75 SE
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/ref-75-se-delivered 
Solid state amp to replace my Audio Research Ref 150 amp
I was told that watt for watt, the Ref 75 SE is the best sounding ARC amp in the line up. Obviously if you need more power, then you have no choice but to move up the line. 
Ref-75-SE delivered ...
Awesome! I absolutely love your enthusiasm, vast ARC experience and willingness to share it with us. Well done assembling a great system.Enjoy!Joe 
Solid state amp to replace my Audio Research Ref 150 amp
Hi shaq,You've received a bunch of "recommendations" so far , any thoughts on what you are planning on doing? I am curious because I have both tubes and solid state. I go back and forth when I get tired of one, I move to the other. It keeps things... 
Ref-75-SE delivered ...
Bump for an update. Hi Oregonpapa,How many hours on the Ref 75se? Have you retubed? Still happy?Thank you for all you input. 
Audio Research Ref 6 vs Ref 5 SE
So elem79, are you telling us that you like the Ref 6 and think it's ok? 
Jolida Reliability
I echo Wolf’s post. I love mine and works like a champ. Great story Bob. Thank you for posting.  
EAR 890 crackle and hum
drpat,Not sure where you are located, but the best tech I know is Ben Jacoby in Brooklyn, NY.He was able to find/fix problems others missed.http://www.highendaudiorepair.com/ben-jacoby.html 
looking at mcintosh pre-amp c2500. Can I do better for the cost of a Mac?
Congratulations! Enjoy the C2500 and enjoy the ride.  
EAR 890 crackle and hum
You could try a new set of tubes or swapping the tubes. I had an 890 and had some issues. Turned out to be a pinched wire during assembly. It was so bad that the it cut through the insulation and was shorting one channel out. The amp sounded aweso...