A friend came over and brought his Pass Int-60 to try in my system, which was no easy task. I had been using tube integrateds from Cary, Rogue, BAT. And at the time I had a Primaluna. We had the Pass plugged in for about an hour before the units were switched . It was an OMG moment. The sound stage was wider, the music filled the room, bass was full and controlled. Unfortunately the amp is to large and did not fit my current layout. After that I started looking into Class A integrated amps and ended up with a new Sugden A21se Sig. Do not discount the Sugden. For me it is just a satisfying as the Pass. Its just that the English took a little different path to get there.
Pass Labs vs. Sugden
Has anyone had the chance to compare Pass Labs with Sugden? Any apples to apples comparisons -- amp to amp, integrated to integrated, etc.?
Been reading and seeing articles on Sugden, but in the States and on this forum, Pass Labs dominates. Is that because Sugden sells mainly overseas or is there a real basis in how they're made, sound, etc. Interested in sonic and bang-for-buck opinions if you have had experience.
Been reading and seeing articles on Sugden, but in the States and on this forum, Pass Labs dominates. Is that because Sugden sells mainly overseas or is there a real basis in how they're made, sound, etc. Interested in sonic and bang-for-buck opinions if you have had experience.