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After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same?
I auditioned 7 different high end integrated amps before settling on my Pass Labs int 250. Other amps I auditioned are the Hegel H590, Gryphon Diablo 300, Moon 340ix, Luxman 509X, VAC 170i, and Naim Supernait 3. They ALL sounded outstanding. But m... 
Short List of Amps I prefer over the Pass Labs XA25 or INT 25
Different strokes...it's all about preferences. I'm a "Passaholic." I love the Pass sound. It's so rich sounding to my ears. Most people feel the same way about their gear. That's OK! It's alright. It really is. Nothing wrong with differing opinio... 
Amplifier for Cornwall IV
Yeah, Klipsch speakers are some of the most efficient speakers made. You can run them with 10 WPC. That's good for you as it gives you a lot more choices for amps. But the ones you have listed are superb amps. I would add the Pass Labs INT 25. Ver... 
100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids
Pass Labs INT 250 
Short List of Amps I prefer over the Pass Labs XA25 or INT 25
I’ll start right up front with saying I’m a huge Pass Labs fan. I chose to purchase a Pass INT 250 after auditioning 6 other integrated amps. The first Pass amp I auditioned was an INT 60. I wasn’t even planning on auditioning any Pass Labs amps a... 
Hegel H390 or NAD M33 for Bowers and Wilkins 802D2 speakers?
I auditioned an H390 along with 6 other high end integrated amps. The Hegel sounded pretty much as good as  any of the others. Very impressive sounding amp. The other 6 amps included: Pass Labs INT 60, Gryphon Diablo 300, NAIM Supernait 3, Luxman ... 
Short List of Amps I prefer over the Pass Labs XA25 or INT 25
I had the opportunity to audition 7 different high end integrated amps at Suncoast Audio. They included: Naim Supernait 3, Gryphon Diablo 300, Moon/Simaudio 340i, VAC 170i (all tube), Luxman 509x, Hegel H390, and Pass INT 60. Every one of those am... 
What Integrated Amp do You use
Pass Labs INT 250. I love it. You can’t have it. So there. 
What Integrated Amp do You use
Pass Labs INT 250. LOVE it! Best sounding amp for my application out of 7 different high end amps that I auditioned. The other amps were, Simaudio 340i, Naim Supernait 3, Pass Labs INT 60, Diablo 300, Luxman 509X, VAC 170i (integrated tube amp), a... 
Integrated amp -- Pass Labs vs Luxman vs McIntosh
Those three names produce some of the finest sounding amps made. Therefore, I'd have to refer you right back to your own ears and let them be your guide, if you're able to audition them. Buy what YOUR ears like best. I've auditioned amps from all ... 
What is the most important component to consider while building a new system?
Speakers usually. However, amps these days sound so different from one another that they’re becoming a more important component all the time. It used to be that if you weren’t building your system around your speakers you were going about it wrong... 
Looking to buy a quality integrated $10,000 budget.
I’m an admitted Pass Labs fan boy. An int 60 would be a perfect match for you. The first 30 watts are class A (60 watts A/B). I’ve auditioned this amp and it is superb. Top shelf components and build quality and customer service that is second to ... 
What tube amp for Harbeth 40.1
For a tube amp I’d take a serious look at VAC. Wonderful sounding amps. I heard one (170i) through a pair of Harbeth Super HL 5+ 40th Anniversary speakers. A match made in heaven. 
Wife opened door to build my best ever system...ideas for what it should be?
My choices would include about anything in the Pass Labs lineup that fits your budget. Their stuff is just so consistently top notch and great sounding. Extreme attention to quality and detail in both sound and build. The best customer service in ... 
Speakers which always sound good
I auditioned the Harbeth Super HL 5+ 40th Anniversary Model speakers with 7 different high end integrated amps. I thought they sounded outstanding with every amp I tried. Just for the record the 7 amps that were auditioned included the Pass Labs i...