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    Pass INT 150

    I just placed an order for this amp--can hardly wait! I should have it in two weeks or so, and I'll post my thoughts and some photos after it settles in. Does anyone here have any experience with one?
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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Since 2011 or so...
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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Big congratulations John! I love my XA60.5's and am thinking about the point 8 series now. Pass gear is awesome.
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    Congrats. Pass INT 150 I had the INT30A for awhile. Liked it so much that I bought the Pass separates later on.

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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Thanks, everyone. The dealer just told me that it might be only one week or so...I like the sound of that!
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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Congrats on the amp. I love my X250 and I am thinking about upgrading to the 250.5 or 250.8. They are space heaters though and are great here in the MN winters.

    Looking forward to your impressions. It should make those Dali's sing.
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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Very nice John, congratulations!
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    Re: Pass INT 150

    It arrived today--wow! I'm hearing details that I've never heard before. The speed and transparency are fantastic...and that's right out of the box! No doubt it will continue to improve as it breaks in.



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    Congratulations John! It certainly will get better. Enjoy the ride.
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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Very nice!
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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Wonderful!

    Is that a CD player you have immediately above the amp? What make is it?

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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Looks like an Esoteric K-03 CD player.

    Quote Originally Posted by kkfan View Post
    Wonderful!

    Is that a CD player you have immediately above the amp? What make is it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Looks like an Esoteric K-03 CD player.
    Thanks!

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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Interesting that Bachtoven's sig doesn't list the 'table and Parasound phono pre-amp (I assume)
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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Yes, it's an Esoteric K-03.

    I so rarely use the 'table that it's hardly worth listing!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bachtoven View Post
    ...I so rarely use the 'table that it's hardly worth listing!
    You have to be careful with that kind of talk around here

    I don't even have mine on my rack anymore...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bachtoven View Post
    Yes, it's an Esoteric K-03.

    I so rarely use the 'table that it's hardly worth listing!
    That Esoteric must be heavenly, eh? Pass INT 150

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    Quote Originally Posted by kkfan View Post
    That Esoteric must be heavenly, eh? Pass INT 150
    Yes, it is, and the combination of it and the Pass...whew!
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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Congrats! What a dream combo.

    Nelson Pass is a genius.


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    Re: Pass INT 150

    I will second that. In addition to sounding great, Pass gear is solid. I can't imagine it breaking. Have fun.
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    Re: Pass INT 150

    It's sounding so sweet! Probably pretty well broken in by now.
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    Re: Pass INT 150

    Update: I traded it in for a PrimaLuna Premium Dialogue HP--to my ears, it sounds far richer and more musical. I'm a tube convert! But, as solid state goes, Pass makes a fine product.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bachtoven View Post
    , it sounds far richer and more musical. I'm a tube convert!
    That sounds like tube What kind of tubes do you use on yours ? I heard the nothing but good thing about the Dialogue HP . Congrats !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bachtoven View Post
    Update: I traded it in for a PrimaLuna Premium Dialogue HP--to my ears, it sounds far richer and more musical. I'm a tube convert! But, as solid state goes, Pass makes a fine product.

    Awesome! Congratulations John, I still want to hear the PL gear. Love all the auto bias and tube protection built in.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    That sounds like tube What kind of tubes do you use on yours ? I heard the nothing but good thing about the Dialogue HP . Congrats !
    I'm using the stock El 34 power tubes and 12 AU7 pre-amp tubes. I don't plan to be a "tube roller"! I might upgrade to Gold Lion tubes when these wear out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bachtoven View Post
    I'm using the stock El 34 power tubes and 12 AU7 pre-amp tubes. I don't plan to be a "tube roller"! I might upgrade to Gold Lion tubes when these wear out.
    You don't have to. However since the unit takes the KT88 and KT120 as well. You might want to try some KT 120 to get some different flavour. I do understand you listening to lot of classical music and you might find different tubes give you whole different presentation from same amp. Just my 2 cents. Enjoy it John.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    You don't have to. However since the unit takes the KT88 and KT120 as well. You might want to try some KT 120 to get some different flavour. I do understand you listening to lot of classical music and you might find different tubes give you whole different presentation from same amp. Just my 2 cents. Enjoy it John.


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    Thanks. I've considered the KT 120s when the time comes. I just don't want to give up that magical midrange!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bachtoven View Post
    Thanks. I've considered the KT 120s when the time comes. I just don't want to give up that magical midrange!
    I hear you. Love my AirTight ATM 3 with EL34 as well. That mid range is to die for.


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