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Upgrade from Pass Labs XA30.8 to X250.8. Worth it?
have you considered the xa 60.8? I haven't heard the x250.8, but I did have an x250.5 and moved to the xa60.8 and it was a solid upgrade. if you like the xa30.8, maybe the 60.8 is what you want 
Speakers with max of 32" high
picked up a pair of Wilson Duettes. will see how they do... 
First foray into Class A amp -- recommendations
I had a pair of xa60.8s and can't recommend them enough. they rock(but I moved and had to sell due to space issues...) 
Speakers with max of 32" high
I am toying with the idea of getting a smaller stand mounted speakers (Totem Element Fire?) on custom short stands or to sit on top of (in the front) of a cabinet. I know this might not be ideal, but it certainly seems better than the very limited... 
First foray into Class A amp -- recommendations
response to Jdoris about his comment that the Pass int-30a's power isn't higher than 30 watts:It switches to AB above 30 watts and clips at 130 watts at 8ohm, 190 watts 4 ohm. So it's not about "effective" watts, but about actual power you can mea... 
Feedback on Zu Audio Soul Supreme?
What improvements over the Superfly and original Soul did you hear?I have to sell my Unifield 3s due to space issues and am looking for something smaller 
Pass x250.8 vs Boulder 850 vs Spectral DMA250
I loved my x250.5, but my xa60.8s were in another league. Check out the pass xa.8s 
Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8
I had a great experience with Mark. He didn't try to steer me to a more expensive model at all 
Who did hear the new Pass Labs .8 series amps?
I do not find the .8s to be darker sounding than the .5s at all 
Who did hear the new Pass Labs .8 series amps?
I would pretty much echo Sigmund's thoughts. When I fired up the xa60.8s, those were the first words out of my mouth, too. 
Who did hear the new Pass Labs .8 series amps?
I own a pair of xa60.8s. LOVE them. I think they do everything better than the x250.5, which was my previous amp. 
More info pertaining to Pass point 8 series amps
Considering moving from my x250.5 to either x250.8 or xa60.8Wondering how the xa60.8 will compare to the x250.5... 
Totem Element Metal vs B&W 803d?
b&w 683s might have more bass than my unifield 3 
New DSD DAC. Recommendations please
Mytek?http://mytekdigital.com/hifi 
Bryston BDA-2, Moon 300D or Benchmark DAC2 HGC
How about a Mytek Stereo 192 DSD DAC?