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I’m really happy with my system. However when a technician, who is also a salesman, came to my house for a stereo repair he complimented my set but said it would sound a lot better if I switched out my Benchmark AHB2 amp (which I think is great) for a Pass 30 wpc class AB amp. He offered to let me hear that amp in my system so that I could decide for myself (at a fee of $300.) The only problem is he doesn’t  have the 30 watt amp in stock but would have to demo the Pass sound with 60 watt monoblocks. He assured  me that with my very efficient GoldenEar Triton 1 speakers the 30 watt amp will almost have the the same quality.

Do you think I can honestly judge how the smaller amp will actually sound? Or should I cancel the demonstration (and save$300?)

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rvpiano OP
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I live on Long Island.

Not sarcasm, you’re right!

uncledemp
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I wouldn’t audition one unless it is the model I intended to buy if I liked it. 
 

My crazy mind would not be able to trust the less powerful amp sounding the same, to the good or bad…

 

But I’m not the sharpest fish in sea.

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rvpiano OP
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I’d be lying if I said I’m not concerned about that too.  But I want to hear the Pass sound.

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audioman58
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No if its not the exact amp it will sound different 

No $300 to audition .if you like it the $300 is deducted

You should get 15% off 

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curiousjim
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If you’re happy with your system, then your reply should have been no thank you, I’m happy with my system. And unless the $300 would go towards a purchase, that is an obscene amount of money. Either way, the guy was way to pushy for my tastes.

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