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

I have about 15k to spend on an amp/preamp/integrated amp.

I mostly listen to smooth jazz like Dave Koz, Rippingtons, Brian Culbertson etc.... and loud.

I have yet to hear any amp that comes close to Pass Labs.

Your experiences pls ?
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celander
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OP, if you have $15k for only the amp(s), then you should consider the GaN-FET class D amps from AGD Production, Vivace monoblocks. They are $15 per pair. Here is their URL link:

http://agdproduction.com

Two forum threads are devoted to GaN-based Class D amp tech. See these URL links for further discussion:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/gan-based-class-d-power-amps

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/which-class-d-amplifier-ps-audio-ghent-nord-merrill-or-other

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wiredaudio

Thank You for sharing your point of view from a dealer/retailer perspective. I am officially a fan of the X-150.8 power amp.


Happy Listening!

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jafant
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cakyol

at this level of performance and pricing, get out to a Pass Labs dealer/retailer,  for an audition.  Happy Listening!

oem-wheels
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@wiredaudio

So you like the Pass 250.5 better than Classe CA2200 ? I ask because I own the CA2200 and like it very much.. No one talks about it at all despite the good reviews.. Which leads me to maybe try something else now because, just maybe, the other stuff is better ?????  (Pass, Ayre, Bryston, and everything else in the same tier)..


anyone else can answer if they have experience with CA2200 .. By the way the Classe beat Parasound A21 in my system, my ears..
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