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Pass INT-25, split decision and maybe option?

I recently bought a used INT-25 to drive my PureAudioProject Trio15Classic. I have never been so torn by an amp as by this one! On one hand the details are addictive, but on the other hand, the details can be so distractive that I struggle to listen to the music. The INT-25 does do space really well and that’s definitely something I love and look for in an amp. I do miss some of the midrange magic and the warmth that a tube amp brings as well.

 

At this point, I’m not sure the INT-25 is going to stay. There’s so many things I love about it, but other things that distracts me from listening to the actual music.

 

I also miss some of the warmth that tubes bring. Is there such a thing as an integrated tube (or hybrid) that retains all the strength of the INT-25, but adds the midrange magic and warmth of the tube amp? Don’t mind if I lose some of the distracting details in the recording, but don’t want to give up too much of that. The PAP's do like a bit of power (the INT-25 is definitely sufficient), so low power SET's are not likely where I'd go.

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I definitely like the options having a Pass Preamp with the Sit-4…maybe it’s me but having separates is really nice…the Sit-4 really sounds nice with my horn speakers. I had a lot of tube gear in the past with lots of problems with the Primaluna gear. I always missed tubes so just yesterday I put in the Modwright Analog Bridge and it definitely changed the tone for the better, I slammed all the most harsh sounding fingers on a chalkboard electronic music through it and wow it took enough of that harshness away so I didn’t leave the room..one song I love is from Duran Duran Ordinary World it took that song and gave it a nice sweet tone..

I also have the XA-25, love the Sit-4 more…if you have to go all tubes play it safe and get the Cary Audio SLP-80…

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