Stereophile, Pass Integrated and personal taste

Thanks so much for the description of your personal experiences, @dpac996

I have the 507ux, so I know what you mean about them being amazing values. I think it is interesting you have moved towards the Dynaudio and Focal range, a range I've moved away FROM. :) Like now I pretty much only drink IPAs while in the past I drank only lagers.


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Erik

Let me try again.

@dpac996

I glad you found what you liked, but can you be specific as to the speakers, the Pass amp and what tonal qualities won you over? Any specific recordings which you feel made your choice clear?

What was done better than your Luxman combo??

Thanks,

E

What part of the distortion signatures concern you?  

Please reread my entire original post.


Thanks,
E

I’d love to hear an INT 25; I really like the approach they took with the output stage topology; reminds me of Gamut or Dartzeel;

Me too, honestly.  I have no idea how this sounds, but very curious as to how those measurements will translate into sound for me.

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E

Hi @dpac996

I'm very happy that you are a true Pass fanboy.  However, what I'm asking here is if we can get to specifics of one amp.

Have you heard this particular integrated and can you tell anyone how it sounds compared to other Pass amps, or other amps you've heard?
Pro or anti Pass comments don't really move this question forward.
Thanks,

Erik

So I am curious if anyone has actually heard the Int 25, and how they felt it compared to other Pass amps, and other amps in general.

Is there something to match up between the distortion profile and listener impressions??
Best,
Erik

I don’t think this is a bad measuring amp, at all.

I am fascinated by how to make an amp that sounds great and is not neutral.

If an amp is not neutral, it’s going to appeal to some and not to others.

My favorite amps of all times measure super badly (CJ Premiere 8s) but if I had a pair and a room for them I’d die happy, but I can't imagine a Millennial listening to them and loving them.


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E