Also try to look into Omega Speakers. I’m super happy with my Alnico Super 6 XRS that I bought used. Sounds amazing and since they are single driver and high efficiency speakers, they will pair well with your first watt amp. Luis Chochos makes them in the USA.
Can you provide context on First Watt?
Hi all,
I just signed up for this forum. After 30 years of enjoying my Rotel/B&W setup that I bought in college, I decided it is time for an upgrade. Yes, I know ... 30 years. Anyway, for the last two months I've gone deep down the rabbit hole trying to get caught up with the audiophile world.
Long story short, after all of my reading and assessing my needs, I decided on a combination of components and speakers. This week I've made two big purchases: a Wyred4Audio STP SE pre with stage 2 upgrades and a First Watt J2 amp (both purchased used). As far as I can tell, though, First Watt (Nelson Pass) doesn't seem to be making new amps, except for the F7? I just noticed that Reno HiFi is no longer in business.
Could someone update me on the current status of First Watt? And, if down the road I ever require a service, would I contact Pass Labs for that?
Thanks for your time in orienting a 55-year old newbie to the scene.
Tal