My first post here dseltz. Some First Watt thoughts. I recently got to demo a First Watt F7 for one week in my home system, from my local dealer. I have a pair of Focal 807 V W Prestige bookshelves. The amp it replaced for the week was an Emotiva A 300 (150w). The Emotiva is approximately a 28db gain amp vs the F7’s 14db I’d gain. Class A vs AB. All I can say is WOW. I was impressed. The synergy with the First Watt and the Focals produced a smoother,almost tube like tone. I found myself enjoying longer and non-fatiguing listening sessions.I struggled with the idea of giving back the First Watt to my dealer. 3k vs $400. The Emotiva is OK for a 150w stand alone amplifier. A bit forward sounding for the Al/Mag tweets. I did have to disconnect and remove the two noisy, cheap and unnecessary heat sink fans. The amp runs very cool. The First Watt? Um- a nice added source of heat for the man-cave, the week I enjoyed it. Enjoy the new amp and hope to join the First Watt/Pass club soon!
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.
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.