Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ?


I have about 15k to spend on an amp/preamp/integrated amp.

I mostly listen to smooth jazz like Dave Koz, Rippingtons, Brian Culbertson etc.... and loud.

I have yet to hear any amp that comes close to Pass Labs.

Your experiences pls ?
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Hi,
Excuse me, i'm new, i did'nt introduce myself...
I'm french, so excuse me for my english langage...

My system:
Preamp lampizator subminiature 
Sony ta-5650 amp 
Focal sopra 1 speakers 
Marantz cd7 
Dac DIY Nos tda1541A S1 (for tv)
Atelier acoustik OCC/silver teflon HP
O2A and Furutech power cables 
Espace musical muse 1 RCA cables 

I compared my system with a lot of amps, including the luxman L507x, i always preferred the sony, at the same time for the natural, smooth and the vivid sound!
Now, with the lampizator preamp, the sound is even more natural and organic!
I’m a big Pass fan...  but to simply say they sound the best period, is just silly..  Paired with what ?  Since I haven’t heard every amp out there, I can’t say what’s best..
but I’m sure there are other amps out there worthy or equal to pass..
Currently I’m using Pass gear and loving it..  but to say it’s the best out there wouldn’t be fair..  but I have to say.. Pass gear is engineered and built very well ! good value for the money and great sounding in my system !!
I find the Pass house sound to be a bit warm of neutral, which works well for me..  but others may find it to sound “colored”.
So it all depends on your system and tastes..
Glad we have so many choices !!

I don't compared the fisrt watt SIT with my sony V-fet...
But the sound is similar, read the forums...
The power transistors SIT are the same than V-fet sony, nelson pass use sony V-fet transistors in the SIT amps.