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Pass Labs Int 25 vs Int 60

I'm curious if anyone has had a chance to listen to these two integrated amplifiers.

I know the Int 25 is basically the XA25 with a preamp. The Int 60 runs class A to 30 watts (and uses the same preamp) so maybe it's more closely related to the XA30.8, though I don't believe I've read that anywhere.

Anyway, I think from a power perspective both will be fine with my 90db floorstanders. My main question is which is the warmer, smoother of the two amps? Even if that means being darker and more veiled, I would want to go with that amp!

Thanks.
shahram

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aberyclark
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A couple of questions. I currently run the BHK preamp thru a Firtwatt J2.
I have been considering going to an integrated amp. I have Zu Omen refs ( 96-101db)

1. would I miss the tubes going to the INT 25/60?

 

2. how would the pass 25 compare to the first watt J2 sound wise?

aberyclark
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@cal3713 one would think if the Pass Labs amps sound great thru Steve’s Klipsch speakers, probably similar with the ZU’s. Thanks for the suggestion. I will run direct dac and see what I hear different. 

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