Simaudio I-7 or Pass INT-150

Has anyone heard both of these integrated amps? Any A/B comparisons would be appreciated.

valinar05-03-2009 6:01pm

duane Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 189 posts 05-04-2009 at 07:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete With anything it has to do with how it works with the rest of your system. They are closer to each other than different. They both have good soundstages with the Pass being better in this area. They both have a slight metalic shimmer in the highs that can be bad with dry or bright speakers. The Pass is warmer in the upper midrange which helps mask this. Both have fast bass with the Simaudio having an edge in this area.
duane Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 189 posts 05-05-2009 at 03:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's all in the matching as I said. The Plinius is actually more musical but because the Dynaudio's are already warm and smooth the Pass would be a better match. Other great matches would be the Primare. A good affordable match would be the Musical Fidelity 5.5 but only because the Dynaudios are smooth and they love power.