Esoteric F03a vs Pass Labs INT-60 vs VAC Sigma 170i - Discuss

We have experience with the Esoteric and Vac products

the vac is definitely the most musical, nothing beats a tube amplifier for tone and soundstage

the esoteric provides stunning detail yet s not bright build quality is amazing

the pass stuff runs too hot and is a bit rolled off in the top end for us

hope this helps

Dave and troy

Audio intellect NJ

Great perspective thx

Which one did you end up choosing and how are you enjoying it? I am also torn between the Pass Labs Int 60 and the Esoteric F-03A as I can get them both for the same price. Thanks

 I’ve never heard the esoteric but I have owned the pass 60 and it is tube like I its presentation. Midrange vocals to die for. I have moved up to the pass 250 which is a more neutral sounding. The 60 is warm sounding, and some like its presentation better than the 250. The 60 does run warm,  it’s nice in winter and a none issue if you got the ac on.