Can you provide context on First Watt?
Hi all,
I just signed up for this forum. After 30 years of enjoying my Rotel/B&W setup that I bought in college, I decided it is time for an upgrade. Yes, I know ... 30 years. Anyway, for the last two months I've gone deep down the rabbit hole trying to get caught up with the audiophile world.
Long story short, after all of my reading and assessing my needs, I decided on a combination of components and speakers. This week I've made two big purchases: a Wyred4Audio STP SE pre with stage 2 upgrades and a First Watt J2 amp (both purchased used). As far as I can tell, though, First Watt (Nelson Pass) doesn't seem to be making new amps, except for the F7? I just noticed that Reno HiFi is no longer in business.
Could someone update me on the current status of First Watt? And, if down the road I ever require a service, would I contact Pass Labs for that?
Thanks for your time in orienting a 55-year old newbie to the scene.
Tal
I think the First Watt website will answer many of your questions. You can call Pass Labs for all issues and service, they answer the phone and are very helpful. Reno was essentially a sort of in-house dealer, not sure if there is a replacement among the other dealers. I have Pass mono blocks, and had an F7...all great gear and great service...I usually went through Mark at Reno, but Kent at Pass is awesome too... |
@surlydale Wrote:
Yes!! See below Pass Labs: What speakers did you buy? Mike |
Yes First Watt is still in business and producing new products. You get service through Pass Labs now. I would not be concerned about service… Pass has always been committed to long term service. About five years ago I got my 1980 Threshold 500s serviced to bring it up to original specs before I sold it. |
