Quote Originally Posted by blackraven View Post
Well the amp arrived safely today according to my son. However, I am stuck in Vegas till tomorrow night. I would like to get on a plane now and go home. I will post my initial impressions late tomorrow or early Thursday. My son opened the box and found a certificate of authenticity from Pass Labs showing that the amp was sent back to them and that it checks out in perfect condition. He says that the amp is in perfect cosmetic condition. I am psyched about this amp. I just hope that my preamp and dac measure up. I don't have the most resolving tubes in my preamp and DAC right now, just the warmest sounding, I am sure I will have to do some tube rolling.

I would like this amp to be the last amp that I purchase till I am old and deaf and have to give it to my son.
With due respect to your AVA preamp, the X250 probably doesn't need added warmth but might benefit from balanced input.

I'm seriously thinking about an amp upgrade but am not sure what I can rationally and fairly spend; (my wife would prefer the money go towards a vacation trip). I don't foresee replacing my MG 1.6's at least.