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My good friend Timmy, gifted me a new copy of London Calling by The Clash (remastered LP 180 gram pressing). This album is part of my bloodstream. I have been listening to this collection of rebellious punk rock angst, since its original release in 1979. To say I know it well, would be an understatement. Double espresso in hand, I sat down to listen to both LPs (four sides total).

Starting with the ubiquitous “London Calling”, followed by “Brand New Cadillac” and on through the entire eighteen track; my audio room was awash with visceral 1980s punch. The Pass Labs X260.8 monoblock amplifiers were alive! A burn-in of about 150 hours seems to be about average for this level of gear. A few days of burn-in does not cut it any longer.

It was now time for my “Demo of Destruction” playlist, again. By early afternoon it was time to test some limits. This time, Bassnectar’s “Above and Beyond” provided the visceral chest-thumping that I’ve come to expect. Playing through the rest of the “Demo of Destruction” playlist; the X260.8s delivered the goods. At one point, my spouse requested (repeatedly), a lowering of the volume; which was politely ignored (she’s not my mother!). As the cost of a good divorce lawyer would empty my new speaker fund; I decided to switch back to vinyl.