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Can you provide context on First Watt?
Update: Well thank you to everyone who chimed in on this thread. My system is ALMOST complete. As I explained, I purchased a First Watt J2, and I placed a Wyred4Sound STP SE (2 stage upgrades) in front of it. Well, on a recommendation from "pang... 
Can you provide context on First Watt?
The easier the load the better. I am currently running a pair of Nola Boxer II’s, 90db sensitivity, and an 8ohm load without the J2 breaking a sweat. I checked out those Nolas. Yes, I've been keeping my eye out for speakers with a sensitivity i... 
Can you provide context on First Watt?
FYI, The Music Room in Boulder is advertising a good stock of the PS Audio Directstream DAC Thanks for the info. The Music Room may be the end of me. They have a lot of great deals, it seems. I bought my Wyred4Sound preamp from them for a great... 
Can you provide context on First Watt?
Each First Watt amp has a somewhat idiosyncratic sound, and all are low power - they are great amps but your choice of speakers for each model is limited...many/most amps are designed to work with a wide variety of speakers, First Watt's are not.... 
Can you provide context on First Watt?
I suggest choosing amps for speakers, not speakers for amps. Interesting, and why is that? Is it the speaker that primarily determines the quality, or "flavor," of the music reproduction? I'm genuinely curious. I purchased my last system 30 yea... 
Can you provide context on First Watt?
+1 for adding Omega Speakers to your list.   Yes, I'm happy that I posted a thread about this. Before posting I had not heard of Omegas. Now, they are a front runner for my net speaker. I'm still several months out from making a speaker purchas... 
Can you provide context on First Watt?
Here is my journey with First Watt F5v2.....Totally one of  the best sounding amplifiers I ever owned...And in the article is the GoTo guy to help fix the First Watt DIY products.... http://rvbprecision.com/stereo/nelson-pass-first-watt-f5-turbo-... 
Can you provide context on First Watt?
The Colorado audio society is having a club meeting this Friday the 17th at YG acoustics at 5:30 pm. Might be a great time to go check out their speakers and have a listen. That sounds like fun, but I'm 3 hours west of Denver, and I'll be liste... 
Can you provide context on First Watt?
Also try to look into Omega Speakers.  I’m super happy with my Alnico Super 6 XRS that I bought used.  Sounds amazing and since they are single driver and high efficiency speakers, they will pair well with your first watt amp.  Luis Chochos makes... 
Can you provide context on First Watt?
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.   
Can you provide context on First Watt?
That’s great to hear that First Watt is still around. They sound like such a great company. I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of amp and preamp. Ditusa, I haven’t purchased speakers yet. In fact, these two purchases came up very suddenly. I need... 
Can you provide context on First Watt?
Excellent! Thanks for your time.