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Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one

Hello,

Currently I have a PASS INT-250 integrated amplifier . The Pass INT-250 is a very good integrated (in my system it was overall better than Plinius Hiato, Gamut D150se, Mark Levinson 535, Vitus RI-100,  Accuphase E-470 and some others) but I can't get rid of the feeling that I miss some explosiveness (drum kicks for example) and micro details.

I know that its not the speakers. The new Sonus faber tradition I have are much more open, dynamic and airy than previous Guarneri Evos, Elipasas SE and Amati Anniversarious I used to own. And before buying them I auditioned the Serafinos with Audio Research separates and it was the amazing combo. But I really prefer not to go the separates road ( ICs, power cords and space contribute to financial constrains also) and even so I like the combo of Pass and Serafinos overall but from time to time looking for some better integrated on the market.

Currently I presented with a good opportunity to buy latest Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated or latest just released Accuphase E-650.  No possiblilty to demo them, so I am asking here on the forum if anybody can comment if Gryphon Diablo 300 or Accuphase E-650 will be better integrated than Pass INT250 overall and especially in terms of dynamics, micro details and harmonics.

Any advise and opinion would be very appreciated.

My system: Esoteric K-05x, Pass INT-250, Sonus Faber Serafinos, all cabling are the Shunyata Sigmas.

Room is 12" wide by 17" long. Listen mostly acoustic jazz and chamber classical on low to moderate levels.


Thank you.


denon1

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audiosgp1
12 posts
 
Excellent discussions. Enjoyed the journey by @denon1 
Very interesting
I own Focal sopra2 and currently hesitating between diablo300 and INT250
From first demo Diablo is fantastic but I wonder if it is not « too » detailed and transparent for the Focal. Possibly due to pure silver cables by gryphon used in the demo room.  Going to listen to INT 250 soon. Unfortunately none of the showrooms have Focal.  So hard to conclude what will sound best. Anybody using Focal with either Diablo 300 or INT250?
audiosgp1
12 posts
 
2 years ago I was still considering how to match my Focal Sopra 2. After several auditions i jumped with Pass INT-250 (with Cerious Graphen Matrix cables)
Exactly what i was looking for. Actually after 18 months of heavy listening,  I would even say that it is better than what I was expecting. I still rediscover my music. 
Not trying to convince anyone or advertise for anything. Everyone enjoys in a different way. But selfishly my very own pleasure .
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