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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.
dseltz
pr
50 posts
 

In the forum audiogon V-fet, you can read the old V-fet amplifier are better than the pass fist watt SIT.

pr
50 posts
 

The sony ta-n7 is still considered in japan as the best power amp transistors, it's in another league than the pass !!!

The pass is a very good amp, a lot of aeration, refined sound, but with my ta-4650 the bass are better, much fast and controlled.

sp33ls
14 posts
 

Well, not as simple as the vintage being better.

Depends on system synergy. To be honest, I think the second post in this thread hit the nail on the head. I think the SemiSouth SiC SITs just aren't as ideal (tho, not bad either) when compared to the original VFETs.

 

I'm using an amp that's been modified from the SIT-3 circuit topology to adopt the big Tokin SITs. This thing is amazing, better than even my ultra-high-end, Japanese vintage amps in just about every regard.

But again, speaker matching is important.

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