question of integrated amplification: PASS LABS INT 250 VS ACCUPHASE E-800

op you may want to look at codas csib designedby doug dale who worked with nelson at threshold

 

codas csib is configurable youcan order it as a 150 250 or 400watter

 

Specs

Rated Power

 

V3: 400 watts @ 8Ω

 

800 watts @ 4Ω 

 

Class A to ~8W @ 8Ω

 

V2: 250 Watts @ 8Ω

 

500 Watts @ 4Ω

 

Class A to ~12W @ 8Ω

 

V1: 150 Watts @ 8Ω

 

300 Watts @ 4Ω

 

Class A to ~18W @ 8Ω

 

Maximum Current: 130 Amperes peak 

 

Noise: -130dB referenced to rated output 

 

Input Impedance: 50kΩ unbalanced/1k balanced 

 

Output Impedance .04Ω from 20Hz to 20kHz 

 

Frequency Response: DC to -3dB @ 100kHz 

 

Distortion: <.04% from 10 Hz to 20kHz @ 400 Watts  

 

Gain: 26dB  

 

POWER SUPPLY 

 

Transformer Type: Multi-tap, multi-winding toroidal 80,000 μF 

 

Power Filtering: 80,000 μF 

 

Transformer Rating: 3,000VA 

 

45 watts @ Standby (bias on)  

to change bias you send the amp into the factory

the csib is warm but less so then the pass

the cods has great bass and Dynamics

it is made in Ca and is pricefd less the the other amps

Dave and Troy

audio intellect Nj

coda dealers

 

Another to consider if you like the organic delivery of Accuphase but with much more power - the Audionet Watt. It retails at $18K or so and performs quite close to my $60K separates, and there is a used one from High Performance Stereo at half the price. 

The E-800 transitions to class AB after the first 50 watts (8 ohms) and will provide plenty of juice for nearly any loudspeaker. Of course, along with all that power one gets one of the most versatile, precision built, and gorgeous integrateds made.
Regards,

Oran

I would take the Accuphase E-5000 over both of these amps

I compared the int250 against an E800 at a dealer and preferred the Pass. The Accuphase E800 was too polite for my taste. I did not like the appearance of it either. I ultimately decided on a Diablo 300.

The Luxman nor the Accuphase will not have enough juice to drive that load, especially in that size of room. I just went through this with a Luxman 590AXII in a much smaller space. Not enough current to drive a pair of KEF Reference 1 Metas. The bass was thin and anemic. The Pass integrated, Gryphon Diablo 300 (as swede58 recommended) or McIntosh would pair well with the Sonus Faber. If you are set on Luxman, the new M10X is crazy good!

Like Rick said, have a look at the Accuphase e5000.