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

Cal,

I started on the First Watt path. Then I saw an review of the Cheviots
in which both a SIT3 and an XA25 were used. He said the SQ jumped
very noticeably with the XA25. That's a pretty close comparison to
my system. Also the thing which got me interested in Class A was
after buying a used pair of Pass diy monoblocks. 7 wpc. They are not bad
for the $350 I spent. The F4's are certainly much better than the set
I have. I could save a bundle buying the diy pack if still offered. Problem
is at this stage I am more looking for SQ than a cheaper out. 
I have a limit of $5k for this. Thanks again the fine ideas.

Huffy,
You had me til Yamaha...

April Fools!!!

The only amp from Yamaha that was any good, and that was for only bass duties was the P2200.

Cheers George

Have any of you compare the pass amp with Bedini 25/25 100/100 ? For 1/3 prices of pass amp , I’m happy with my Bedini , I also have Yamaha as2100 , mx1 and they are not far behind but I prefer Bedini 

Chorus, I recommend that you get your hands on a new or used Sugden A21SE class A signature single ended. I’m using it on my Tannoys and it sounds wonderful. $3250 new....30 watts into 8 ohms, 40 into 4 ohms....no bells, no whistles, just 5 line inputs, a record out, and a remote......my Tannoys are the Legacy Eaton's....