BAT VK-600 vs Pass XA100.5

Thanks Madfloyd for being specific about the preamps you used. I don't recall previously reading about these pairings.

I disagree completely with you on your comments about midrange, rolled-off treble and bass control pertaining to the XA-.5 series amps.

Those on the hunt can only hope your comments causes others to develop some audionervosa and dump their Pass Labs amps, thereby providing some buying opportunities. There's always a silver lining.

Well, I'm just saying what my ears are telling me, in my system, my room etc (although at least two other audiophiles agree that the Pass is warmer than the Bat in my system and that the Bat has better bass).

From what I read, Class A sound is warmer. For example, see keithr's post in this thread:
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1278694266&&&/Amps-in-the-same-class-as-Pass-XA-5-seri

Those on the hunt can buy mine which are for sale here on Audiogon. :-)

You're selling not only the Pass XA-100.5 amps, but the Fire preamp, the JC-2 preamp, the ARC Ref 5 preamp and the Audio Valve Eclipse preamp...all of which you tried with the Pass Labs amp, and presumably the BAT VK-600?

Are you sure your speakers are set up properly?

There's nothing wrong with any of the items and I've tried them all with the Bat. I'm not selling them because they sounded 'bad', I bought some of them simply to audition to see if they bettered my current fav.

Some I would prefer to keep (especially the Fire) but cannot afford to at the moment.

It's been a great learning experience and I have now found a combo that works for my taste and my room.

I have now found a combo that works for my taste and my room.
Madfloyd (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

Which is?