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Get your First Watt SIT-3 now?

I am just saying this because I found it very interesting.  I just purchased (ordered) a new First Watt SIT-3.  I was hoping to save to upgrade my speakers but love my F7 and read so many great reviews on the SIT-3 that I thought, 'with only 250 being made, maybe I should pull the trigger'.
Well, looks like the right choice.  I trust my dealer, he has always been fair and truthful.  Anyway, he said when he contacted Pass, he was told I got the last one they are producing.  I had already paid for the Amp.  I heard they were making 250 only anyway, but mine is reportedly number 107.  What about the other 143?  Is it numbered in an odd way?  none of that matters.  
I only write this because if it is true and you are seriously looking at getting one, I would jump on it before it is no longer possible.
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twinski66
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Odd turn of events. The SIT-3 was delivered with corner end shipment damage (thanks UPS). I returned it to Fidelis Audio. It was supposedly going to undergo repair and offered for resale (to me) at a discounted price. That never happened...in short...Fidelis stopped returning my follow-up e-mails after refunding my money.

I searched for an alternative amp & the Schiit Aegir amp was recommended by Louis over at Omega Speakers. I’d reached out to him about amp pairings since he’s building a front ported pair of Super 3 High Output Monitors for me. He indicated that the Aegir amp was ‘excellent’. I also noted that it measures well over at Audioscience...if that’s your bag...to consider it.

Man...boy oh boy...Louis was right...it is excellent! For those seeking a First Watt like amp on a budget...look no further. The Schiit Aegir amp is built like a German tank (albeit made in the USA)...& the SQ is impeccable. I also love the low power/idle button on the front panel; you can toggle the unit on/off without reaching around to the back panel to fully cut the power supply on/off. It can be set up to run in mono mode if you need more power. I have it configured in a traditional 2 channel set up utilizing the RCA input from a LTA MZ3 preamp. It’s not running out of steam with the pair of Spendor A1s that it’s currently driving.
pr
50 posts
 

I own the pass fist watt SIT 3 and sony ta-4650 with focal electra 907be (89db), the sony is better with this speakers, much power, dynamic really better !

I compared the sony with à sansui au-777A, much emotions with the sony, it's incoparable !!!

pr
50 posts
 

In the forum audiogon V-fet, you can read the old V-fet amplifier are better than the pass fist watt SIT.

pr
50 posts
 

The sony ta-n7 is still considered in japan as the best power amp transistors, it's in another league than the pass !!!

The pass is a very good amp, a lot of aeration, refined sound, but with my ta-4650 the bass are better, much fast and controlled.

sp33ls
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Well, not as simple as the vintage being better.

Depends on system synergy. To be honest, I think the second post in this thread hit the nail on the head. I think the SemiSouth SiC SITs just aren't as ideal (tho, not bad either) when compared to the original VFETs.

 

I'm using an amp that's been modified from the SIT-3 circuit topology to adopt the big Tokin SITs. This thing is amazing, better than even my ultra-high-end, Japanese vintage amps in just about every regard.

But again, speaker matching is important.

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