Short List of Amps I prefer over the Pass Labs XA25 or INT 25

I am anxious to see what comes.

If your response includes the word "But" please restrain yourself.

chorus04-01-2020 7:18am

noble100 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 2,419 posts 04-01-2020 at 08:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hello chorus, Pass Labs admittedly and intentionally adds some even order harmonic distortion to all their amp designs. This is commonly known to be perceived by humans as a euphonic overall sound quality similar to tube amps, which many devoted Pass fans and others desire and enjoy. There are many other amp designers of amps in this expensive price range who restrain themselves from doing this for the sake of accuracy. Your choice, Tim
wlutke Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 725 posts 04-01-2020 at 01:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My local dealer agrees with noble 1002 with the exception of the Xa-25. He says it sounds like no other Pass amp. It's totally neutral. I agree. If you haven't heard one please don't pass on disinformation like the above.
rsf507 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,313 posts 04-01-2020 at 01:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's the one reason I've always "passed" on PASS amps.
jetter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,033 posts 04-01-2020 at 01:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Luxman l-507ux and l-507uxII integrateds sure look nice. Haven’t heard either but seem to exude quality.