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Good match preamp for Pass labs 250.5
FrankI would say you should consider upgrading your speakers. The 250.5 is a lot of amp for 804's which are comparatively small speakers. It could easily drive 802 d's or n's. 
B&W 801 separate amplifier just for bass drivers
When using different brand amps you have to consider the gain will be different. How can you control that ?? 
Levinson 436 vs 336
I've got a pair of 436's and newer is better. 
Levinson turn-on thump... normal??
I have 433 and 436's and no thump at turn-on. I do have a thump when the 433 fires up using a jack to start from the processor. Note: I had a thump using a jack at startup with one of the 436's as I didn't have the rj45 plug but after using the rj... 
lexicon mc12b vs.pass labs x1
I have actually owned the X1 and the lexicon and the answer is YES it will blow away the lexicon for 2 channel stereo listening.There are problems though incorporatiing Pass Labs products due to the remote is not macro friendly. Only ups downs lef... 
Stand-by on Mark Levinson products
I have all levinson 433 432 326 390 and others and leave everything in "standby" mode 24/7 too :) 
Mark Levinson 333.5 vs 432
Can't say bout the comparison but I went from a Krell FPB400Cx to a 432 and I am happy as a Clam.I am driving B&W 802D's and this is enough power (350 watts x 2)I would disagree that a pair of 434's are better than the 432, but would agree tha... 
Original vs. upgraded Mark Levinson 390s
The upgrade does not change the transport. The new model has a different transport and is better. Otherwise the same. But thats enough to affect the sound ! 
Mark Levinson / Voltage Conversion US = Europe
there is a module you can buy from levinson to change someof the units to 240v but after you reboot you need to enter a code for it to work.the french concessionaire is happy to make the conversion on non new models for a reasonable price 
In what ways is Mark Levinson better than Krell?
I've owned both of these woderful amps and can only say that it has to come down to your own personal taste. I found the 432 easier to listen to for long periods. I never grow tired and want to listen to more. I did find the krell to be more bam b... 
Mark Levinson No.380s vs Pass Labs X-2.5?
I have owned both the 380S and the X-1. I was very pleased with the X1 and the sound was great. A lot of punch, almost coloring the sound though and I'm not sure a preamp should change the sound too much. The X1 sounded a bit richer in the bass an...