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Pass Labs vs. Sugden

Has anyone had the chance to compare Pass Labs with Sugden? Any apples to apples comparisons -- amp to amp, integrated to integrated, etc.?

Been reading and seeing articles on Sugden, but in the States and on this forum, Pass Labs dominates. Is that because Sugden sells mainly overseas or is there a real basis in how they're made, sound, etc. Interested in sonic and bang-for-buck opinions if you have had experience.
hilde45
soix
10,256 posts
 
Clayton Audio is lesser known but makes very highly regarded Class-A amps that you may also want to explore.  There’s also Plinius.  FWIW. 
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
Pass every day of the week.

Cheers George
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goldprintaudio
502 posts
 
I'm a Sugden dealer......They build some flat out awesome gear, and sit at a price point that tends to be a bit less than Pass.

Pass is for sure nice stuff, but the Sugden sound is quite amazing.  Build quality is also very good.  

There's a reason Sugden has been in business for over 50 years now!
gryphongryph
398 posts
 
Belles makes a great class A amp
(SA30)
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hilde45 OP
5,429 posts
 
Belles has been on my radar for a while. Sugden does have a great reputation in England for sure.

@georgehifi I always enjoy and learn from your posts. Have you done any comparisons between Pass and the others (Sugden, Belles, Clayton) that puts it first and foremost for you? 
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