Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ?

Dowto1000,

May I introduce you to the Pass SIT by SemiSouth, a power JFET with triodic curves and massively more gain than a triode, less distortion, that can directly drive a load without a transformer. 

There certainly ways of getting the qualities of a triode out of solid state devices. It's just a question of choosing the right devices and topology. 

@googoogjob32 and @exron, I have the BHK Pre, it is fantastic, which is why the BHK Signature 300 is on my short list.   But I love the fact that the x260.8 delivers the first ~30 watts of power in full class A.   This doesn't mean it will out perform a BHK mono in my system.   I'm thinking there could be a v. nice definitely synergy with the BHK monos and pre.

I agree that Pass customer service is second to none. 

Due to the influence if the "me too" movement, I can't support a product line named T&A.

Hi wolf_garcia....

Best comment made on this thread so far :-)