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How do you owners of the Pass Labs int 250 like them?

I’d like to purchase one to drive my Harbeth Super HL 5+ 40th Anniversary speakers. The reviews and comments about them have been overwhelmingly and enthusiastically positive with very few negative comments. And some of those I’ve been a little suspicious of. Anyway, just curious how owners of the int 250 like them?

I’m also seriously considering an MSB DAC/streamer to go with it. They're a little pricey but the one I auditioned sounded soooooooooo good and really added to the SQ of all the amps I auditioned.
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thyname
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That’s a great way to approach any purchases! Best of luck and please keep us informed in January 
audiosgp1
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Waiting for my INT-250 to be delivered. 
Output to Sopra 2 Focal .
Input NDX2 + Innuos Zen MkIII
Can't wait.
The demo was superb. Way better than the Diablo 300 that was on paper and after first audition before listening to the PL my first choice....
golfnutz
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@audiosgp, what was it that you didn't like about the Diablo 300?
On paper, and based on online reviews, I would easily pick the Diablo.
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georgehifi
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@audiosgp, what was it that you didn't like about the Diablo 300?
On paper, and based on online reviews, I would easily pick the Diablo.
Yeah I'd like to know that too!

Cheers George
audiosgp1
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I think the Diablo is almost "too neutral / too transparent".
Fantastic sound. Don't get me wrong. But lack a bit of presence or stage. 
I have the feeling of listening at a good recording. Not a good performance.
Good tracks sound good. Bad tracks sound bad. Very clinical.
Not the way i like to listen to music. I need the feel. Not only the cleanliness.
Probably link to the speakers (Focal Sopra 2) that are enhancing the above.
INT-250 at home since yesterday.... Love it already.
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