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https://www.dagogo.com/pass-laboratories-int-250-integrated-solid-state-amplifier-review/
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Pass INT-250 Review
- Thread starter Mike
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agreed, my son has it as part of his kit.
bluegrassphile
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It is indeed an awesome amp. And paired with the other components in my wonderful system = grand slam!! Huge thanks again to Mike.
aardvarkbark
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What an inane pukefest of a 'review'.
"In portraying piano solo or massive orchestral presence, the INT-250 carried a differentiating ability parallel to my experience of its preamplifier siblings. Now married internally to a Pass Labs preamplification stage, the need for exotic interconnects is mitigated tenderly and fidelity is assured masterfully."
Other than a physical description of the kit, this is all he offers regarding the sonic performance of the 250.
The PASS INT-250 is an ideal integrated, no doubt. But this 'review' is garbage. No discussion of detail, warmth, soundstage.
He is right on one point -- for all the wonderment of Nelson, Kent English creates owner loyalty and is a credit to the company.
"In portraying piano solo or massive orchestral presence, the INT-250 carried a differentiating ability parallel to my experience of its preamplifier siblings. Now married internally to a Pass Labs preamplification stage, the need for exotic interconnects is mitigated tenderly and fidelity is assured masterfully."
Other than a physical description of the kit, this is all he offers regarding the sonic performance of the 250.
The PASS INT-250 is an ideal integrated, no doubt. But this 'review' is garbage. No discussion of detail, warmth, soundstage.
He is right on one point -- for all the wonderment of Nelson, Kent English creates owner loyalty and is a credit to the company.
Something I wonder a bit about: my INT-60 apparently has more power in Class A (all but the last 3-4 dB of gain) than the INT-250. Given the efficiency of my speakers (97-98 dB), which is likely to sound better? I guess if I were sufficiently motivated I could find out (although my back would not be happy installing the 250)...
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INT-60. It’s not night and day, but the 60 is slightly sweeter.
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bluegrassphile
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I've tried and really like both...a lot. I went with the INT 250 for the extra headroom. I just wanted to make sure the peaks were clean. I agree the INT 60 might be slightly sweeter but the INT 250 is just so smooth and effortless in it's operation. Although I usually run it at about 35 to 45 on the dial (roughly 1/3 power). It loves to be cranked and runs crystal clean at high volume levels. It also very accurately reproduces nuance and detail and has a huge, deep, sound stage. And it will produce clear, tight, bass that will shake the foundation of your house.
It all depends on the flavor you like best. I don't regret going with the INT 250 at all and would do so again. But the INT 60 is also a killer sounding amp. I highly recommend it. Especially if you don't need the extra wattage. You won't go wrong with either amp. They're both about as good as you can get.
It all depends on the flavor you like best. I don't regret going with the INT 250 at all and would do so again. But the INT 60 is also a killer sounding amp. I highly recommend it. Especially if you don't need the extra wattage. You won't go wrong with either amp. They're both about as good as you can get.