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Pass Labs or Devialet

Having thoughts on two integrated amps.  Devialet 220 or a Pass Labs INT-250.

At the moment the speakers  are the Pioneer S-ex1’s with a pair of Rels G1’s subs.

Using PSAudio Direct Stream with Roon and OPPO 205 for discs.

My other smaller room is a separate system the Kii threes, but that is another topic.

Any thoughts?


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helomech
1,722 posts
 
Pass, no contest. 
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
Pass, no contest.
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testpilot
963 posts
 
The only advantage that the Devialet 220 has over the Pass is its slim line ergo friendly appearance. This may be an important consideration if the amp is to be used in a multi purpose living space. Imho, on a purely performance basis, the Pass hands down. 
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erik_squires
16,309 posts
 
I agree that the Pass sounds different.

In the range, consider also Ayre and Luxman.

Between those three you are sure to hear a strong preference.
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