Can you provide context on First Watt?


Hi all,

I just signed up for this forum. After 30 years of enjoying my Rotel/B&W setup that I bought in college, I decided it is time for an upgrade. Yes, I know ... 30 years. Anyway, for the last two months I've gone deep down the rabbit hole trying to get caught up with the audiophile world. 
 

Long story short, after all of my reading and assessing my needs, I decided on a combination of components and speakers. This week I've made two big purchases: a Wyred4Audio STP SE pre with stage 2 upgrades and a First Watt J2 amp (both purchased used). As far as I can tell, though, First Watt (Nelson Pass) doesn't seem to be making new amps, except for the F7? I just noticed that Reno HiFi is no longer in business. 

Could someone update me on the current status of First Watt? And, if down the road I ever require a service, would I contact Pass Labs for that?

Thanks for your time in orienting a 55-year old newbie to the scene.

Tal

surlydale

TAS has referred to First Watt, as " Nelson Pass's creative playground " ...

As long as you are in Colorado, and possibly in the Denver area, check out YG acoustic speakers. 

You won’t be sorry with First Watt. I’m a happy owner of two First Watt amps. An F5,and J2.  Nelson Pass also participates on diy Audio forums.  

Rocray, thanks for the testimony. I’ve read a lot of happy First Watt customers. Can’t wait!

 

gkelly, thanks for the recommendation. I’ll look up YG, for sure. 

As long as you are in Colorado, and possibly in the Denver area, check out YG acoustic speakers.

YG makes great speakers, but they’re not suitable for First Watt amps given their sensitivity and impedance specs just fyi, but by all means go listen if at all possible. You also have Boulder and Ayre in the Denver area I think so go play if you can, and welcome to A’gon!!!