I have the INT-25 and it is among the best amps I have heard. Integrated of course. It's silky, like velvet. Warm, rich, huge, impactful, real, and has an immensely deep soundstage and just the right amount of details. The 60, which I do not own but have heard is to my ears a tad more aggressive. Either way, beautiful amps. I do not need the power of the 60, so the 25 is magic in my system. I prefer it to the Luxman 590 AXII, Naim Nova and even a tube integrated I have here with EL34's. A true heirloom piece and IMO well worth the asking price. It's not about measurements but how my ears and heart hear the music, and this amp speaks to my heart.
Pass Labs Int 25 vs Int 60
I'm curious if anyone has had a chance to listen to these two integrated amplifiers.
I know the Int 25 is basically the XA25 with a preamp. The Int 60 runs class A to 30 watts (and uses the same preamp) so maybe it's more closely related to the XA30.8, though I don't believe I've read that anywhere.
Anyway, I think from a power perspective both will be fine with my 90db floorstanders. My main question is which is the warmer, smoother of the two amps? Even if that means being darker and more veiled, I would want to go with that amp!
Thanks.
I know the Int 25 is basically the XA25 with a preamp. The Int 60 runs class A to 30 watts (and uses the same preamp) so maybe it's more closely related to the XA30.8, though I don't believe I've read that anywhere.
Anyway, I think from a power perspective both will be fine with my 90db floorstanders. My main question is which is the warmer, smoother of the two amps? Even if that means being darker and more veiled, I would want to go with that amp!
Thanks.
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My review: https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2021/01/22/the-pass-labs-int-25-integrated-amplifier-review-the-sweet... I use the 25 with Klipsch Heresy IV, chord Qutest DAC, Chord Mscaler, and a simple blue sound node 2i (dig out to chord). Nordost Blue Heaven LS cables throughout. The 25 added bass weight, a silky midrange that is very big sounding and a detailed yet non offensive top end. The 60 is also a beautiful amp. If I had harder to drive speakers I would have considered a purchase. But even the 25 powers the Q acoustic C300s quite easily and those are 86 or 87 dB. The room makes the biggest difference, always. With that said, the INT-25 is a much fuller and warmer integrated than the others I’ve had. Naim Nova, Luxman 590axII, and various tube amps, including Prima Luna. I feel the INT-25 has something very special about it and it’s a perfect match for Klipsch Heritage (modern day newest versions). |
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