Dave; if you really want your amp/speakers to produce more volume than what your system does now why would you even consider a LESS powerful amp? For the same money, go for an Aragon 8008 or 4004, McCormack DNA-1 or .5, or equivalent powered amps by Bryston, Muse, Classe etc. I personally recommend the McCormacks. Yeah, I know the Pass 3 is Stereophile Class A and very tempting, but if volume is what you really want, you're likely to be disappointed by a 30 wpc amp.
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I want to buy this amp but have a couple of concerns.I currently have a stock Dynaco ST-70 and Paradigm studio80s with 92DB.I get all the volumn I want.Will I get at least as much volumn with the pass?I really would like a bit more actually.Next BIG concern.I get a low level hiss through my preamp phono section at 12 oclock which most likely tube rush.Is this because I have to push my low powered amt too hard?will the Pass eliminate this.Ive heard it plays louder than 30wpc says it should.