I have owned pretty much every amp out there as a 45 year old "recovering audiophile" who has been involved in the hobby since I was 14. I am very blessed because of the publications that I own/ed that I get access to a lot of cool gear.
Pass is at the top of my list these days. Class-A ones specifically. I want solar panels before I get my next pair of mono blocks however as they draw hard from the wall.
"Practicing audiophiles" will wince when I give you my real objection (other that I am a little house poor right now and need an entirely new kitchen at my new place) which is Pass Amps are just a LITTLE too WIDE to fit into an equipment rack and I don't put amps on the floor - ever. No cable mess either.
With that said: they are a client and they make about the best amp I can think for the money. Don't get me wrong... I love me some Krell, D'agostino, ARC, Classe, Mark Levinson etc... I just like the tube-like sound without the tube troubles. Also pretty fair prices (retail) considering.
Pass is at the top of my list these days. Class-A ones specifically. I want solar panels before I get my next pair of mono blocks however as they draw hard from the wall.
"Practicing audiophiles" will wince when I give you my real objection (other that I am a little house poor right now and need an entirely new kitchen at my new place) which is Pass Amps are just a LITTLE too WIDE to fit into an equipment rack and I don't put amps on the floor - ever. No cable mess either.
With that said: they are a client and they make about the best amp I can think for the money. Don't get me wrong... I love me some Krell, D'agostino, ARC, Classe, Mark Levinson etc... I just like the tube-like sound without the tube troubles. Also pretty fair prices (retail) considering.