Pass or First Watt

I have not run a 30.5. But based on what I have read about the SIT amps, I would go with them for sure. Give Mark at Reno Hi-Fi a ring if you don't have a dealer in your area. He is great and has a great return policy. A class A dealer (in more than one way, LOL).

My intuition would lead me toward the SIT monoblocks given your efficient speakers.I`m sure the Pass amp would sound very good .Based on reviews if seems the SIT-1 is 'special' and with its ultra simple,single gain stage clas A design is likely a purer,more natural and transparent sound.

Could be a case of very good amp compared to a sublime amplifier,Nelson Pass seems especially proud of this particular First Watt amplifier. If I were to venture to a SS amp the SIT-1 would be my destination. Good luck to you.

Gon member 213 cobra has first hand experience with both of these amplifiers and he thought the SIT-1 were superior.
Regards,

Thanks for the replies. The SIT does look like a great candidate if I try SS. Any others out there compare the two amps or heard the SIT amp? 213 Cobra?

Bob,
Go to the thread "thoughts on the First Watt SIT amps" from june 2012.

6moons also has solid coverage of the First Watt line. My experience with a number of First Watt amps leads me to agree with the 6moons reviews. Those reviews very nicely characterize and differentiate the models in the First Watt line.