Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ?

jafant9,950 posts
12-07-2018
11:19pm

melbguy_one

Good to see that you are still enjoying the Vitus Audio gear.

Happy Listening!

Cheers!

One of the things you want to consider is not only build quality but service after the fact. I have a Pass Labs X250 sounds wonderful bought it second hand if I have questions I can call Pass Labs and they will answer questions as if you just made the perchase yesterday.
Have communicated with Kent English a number of times always willing to help.

I also just bought a PS Audio Signiture 250 amplifier best I have ever herd for the money.
Also CS is outstanding have communicated with Founder ( Paul M) he responded to my email within hours. Call an 800 for Marantz took 3 weeks to get a call back and it was the USA sales line 

Also in my opinion Luxman and Macintosh do not have the build quality they had years ago. I have also heard repair on Macintosh even from a certified repair shop sucks.

Also not sure why one of the people that responded would want to keep his amp on 24/7 if someone has the answer please respond 

I like Nelson Pass. His stuff is good. Are and Spectral stuff is better. If you are going to spend in that range. You owe it to yourself to listen first.

You may want to consider Krell. I’ve had several models pushing B&W 802 and KEF. Currently, I have Krell’s 575 Solo coupled with Martin Logan 13a. A reason I mention them is that they just upgraded their line, “XD”, which has been well received by both Stereophile and Tone Audio. Like Pass, friendly and great service.