Pass labs x250.8 stereo amp in San Diego?

 I am an admitted Pass fanboy, and I have had great experience with Reno HiFi. 
Mark makes it really easy to audition equipment at home. 
He will ship you out a 250.8 and let you keep it for, I believe 10 days, to listen to it with your system.

Worth looking in to.

I’m about 3000 miles from San Diego, so the audition part is out. The suggestion of contacting Mark at Reno hifi is spot on. Best environment to audition gear in is your room with your gear. 

I’ve owned a 250.8 since 2015. It’s outstanding! 

Thanks for your thoughts. The restocking fee + roundtrip shipping is about $600 if I returned the amp. But you're right, flying to Reno to hear the amp is different from auditioning it with my speakers, etc. It's just a bit crazy to spend so much money without having heard the amp I've read so much about. But, given the covid lockdown, my only choice might be risking the $600. Thanks!

By the way, what preamps are you using with your x250.8?

Can’t speak for the .8 series but I own the original x250 and it’s still a fine amp. I was fortunate to bring home a used .5 and yes I could hear the difference but as it goes I could not justify the difference between selling mine and buying the .5, and deep down I’d rather just hold off for a .8. I have not heard the .8 but I’m sure it’s a great amp. Not sure if it’ll be the same but my ModWright LS36.5 preamp works great with my X250. 
Might help knowing your current amp is and what you’re looking to achieve. Also what are your speakers?