Pass or First Watt

My intuition would lead me toward the SIT monoblocks given your efficient speakers.I`m sure the Pass amp would sound very good .Based on reviews if seems the SIT-1 is 'special' and with its ultra simple,single gain stage clas A design is likely a purer,more natural and transparent sound.

Could be a case of very good amp compared to a sublime amplifier,Nelson Pass seems especially proud of this particular First Watt amplifier. If I were to venture to a SS amp the SIT-1 would be my destination. Good luck to you.

Gon member 213 cobra has first hand experience with both of these amplifiers and he thought the SIT-1 were superior.
Regards,

Bob,
Go to the thread "thoughts on the First Watt SIT amps" from june 2012.

Hi Bob,
It`s hard to know if it would be better than your SET amp or just different. I agree with you the only way to positively know is to get it in your system.
I`m curious to hear it and compare to my Coincident Frankenstein 300b SET. So far it is the best I`ve heard(for my priorities and taste) especially with the marvelous Takasuki 300b tubes in place.No amplifier is without some flaw or degree of compromise in some aspect of performance.It really boils down to what particular characteristics matter most to a listener.
Best of luck and sucess to you.
Charles,

Bob,
What are your current speakers?There`re a number of 2A3 amps available, which amp and what brand/type 2A3 tube do you have? I understand EML makes an excellent mesh and solid plate 2A3.
Thanks,

Thanks Bob,
It`d be a lot of fun to hear your amp with a premium level 2A3 such as the EML vs the First Watt SIT-1.Hope the opprotunity happens for you.
Regards,

Hi Ischronism,
Thanks for the kind comment. Last year at RMAF I had the chance to hear the Wavelength Cardinal driving Vaughn speakers. Not only did they sound excellent in that room, those cardinals were dead quiet. Those arevery nice 300b amplifiers.
Regards,