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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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jdoris
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Sounds good, Markuzz!

 

I had the Pass INT-30A, and replaced it with the INT-60.  Both are very fine: to my ears the 30 was a snootch more musical, and the the 60 a snootch more revealing.

What tipped me to the 60 is that, unlike some of the experiences reported here with the 25A (and many reports other low watt Pass gear), I had trouble driving speakers with the 30, even efficient ones.

I'll be curious to here the results of your comparison!  Also keen to hear about comparisons of the 60 and 250.

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