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Get your First Watt SIT-3 now?

I am just saying this because I found it very interesting.  I just purchased (ordered) a new First Watt SIT-3.  I was hoping to save to upgrade my speakers but love my F7 and read so many great reviews on the SIT-3 that I thought, 'with only 250 being made, maybe I should pull the trigger'.
Well, looks like the right choice.  I trust my dealer, he has always been fair and truthful.  Anyway, he said when he contacted Pass, he was told I got the last one they are producing.  I had already paid for the Amp.  I heard they were making 250 only anyway, but mine is reportedly number 107.  What about the other 143?  Is it numbered in an odd way?  none of that matters.  
I only write this because if it is true and you are seriously looking at getting one, I would jump on it before it is no longer possible.
dseltz
dseltz OP
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Jetter

No problem, I am learning the HiFi world and your questions/comments and Al's excellent input is valuable to me in my pursuit of knowledge.  

As to your situation, I agree with Al.  Your speaker efficiency pf 89 might not pair the best with the SIT-3.  I have 99 dB Rethm Maarga that pair up well, along with an Audio Hungary APR 204 tube amp with a gain of +12 dB (+52 dB for its Phono setting)
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atmasphere
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Actually, it seems like your speakers are among the highest efficient speakers and that most of the reviews or users reported no problems driving less efficient speakers. I don’t recall anyone having problems regarding the XA25 not adequately driving their speakers to adequate volumes.
?? My speakers are 3 dB more efficient than Al's. And there are speakers that are a good 8 or 9dB more efficient than mine...
jetter
3,033 posts
 
I was not aware there was such a world of high efficiency speakers.  I haven't been in the market for speakers in years so its all kind of flew under my radar.
keeferdog
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My first post here dseltz. Some First Watt thoughts. I recently got to demo a First Watt F7 for one week in my home system, from my local dealer. I have a pair of Focal 807 V W Prestige bookshelves. The amp it replaced for the week was an Emotiva  A 300 (150w). The Emotiva is approximately a 28db gain amp vs the F7’s 14db I’d gain. Class A vs AB. All I can say is WOW. I was impressed. The synergy with the First Watt and the Focals produced a smoother,almost tube like tone. I found myself enjoying longer and non-fatiguing listening sessions.I struggled with the idea of giving back the First Watt to my dealer. 3k vs $400. The Emotiva is OK for a 150w stand alone amplifier. A bit forward sounding for the Al/Mag tweets. I did have to disconnect and remove the two noisy, cheap and unnecessary heat sink fans. The amp runs very cool. The First Watt? Um- a nice added source of heat for the man-cave, the week I enjoyed it. Enjoy the new amp and hope to join the First Watt/Pass club soon! 
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tubehead120
35 posts
 
So where do you get this "sort of kit"?
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