A little help on choosing amps


Unfortunately I won't have a chance to demo, so I thought I should reach out on here.

I have the opportunity to purchase a used Pass X150.8 or Burmester 956 MK1 for roughly the same price. Which will synergize better with my system...I'm sure either will be a nice step up from a fantastic, but old, arc d120:

Fostex hpa8 dac
Arc LS 17se
Dynaudio 1.4LE

I mostly listen to minimal, drum and bass, and some rock. Bands like arctic monkeys, Zeppelin, volor flex, etc come to mind. In not a bass head but the music tends to have deep, sustained, bass lines. Im in an NYC apartment so my listening room is pretty small. Also, should I upgrade the dac in particular?

Thanks!
skanda

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Any thoughts on a devialet Integrated? Not to hijack my own thread but saving some space is a huge deal in NYC :)
Thanks for the input. Do you think I should sell the LS/trade out for another pre. It's only a month old so I won't get hosed on it. Do you have a rec in the 2-3k range that might be a fit?

Sound signature wise, what differences would there be between the pass and burmester. I was really intrigued by the burmester being described as fast, transparent, and highly controlled.
I have decided to pass on all 3 for now...the market is a bit thin at the moment and I will reassess closer to the holiday season. Thank you all for your help.

I'll stay away from those tricky Burmesters :D