Pass INT-60 & INT-250 Integrated Amps

Next week I will have an opportunity for a 2 wk home audition for one of these integrateds, to see if I want to replace my INT-150. I'm leaning towards the INT-60, which even though it has a little less power than my current amp actually has more gain (as does the INT-250, of course) and I'm not sure I need the extra power. Remember the INT-60's amp section is basically the XA-30.8. Which one should I choose?

That's a great question Rob, All I know, is with speakers like yours, you can't make a bad decision. I've been to Robert's place and heard them, great speakers!
 
Trying both out seems wise. AZ recommends 50 watts on its website fwiw
True, although Robert frequently demo's them with 20 watt SET's at shows.

I can demo one without any cash outlay; I'm pretty sure if I wanted to do it twice I'd have to make a deposit, not undoable but nice not to have to do...
 
Which CD mastering? Is there applause on a studio recording?

The most dynamic Eagles recording I can find is the DVD "Hell Freezes Over" PCM track (16/48), which does have percussion notes in places that run about 20-22 dB above the average level (much higher than any applause).

That exceeds your previous comment ..:) please chk, the applause is also extended ....
 
True, although Robert frequently demo's them with 20 watt SET's at shows.

I can demo one without any cash outlay; I'm pretty sure if I wanted to do it twice I'd have to make a deposit, not undoable but nice not to have to do...

recommended Min Power means nothing really, max power is more relevant..........
 
True, although Robert frequently demo's them with 20 watt SET's at shows.

I can demo one without any cash outlay; I'm pretty sure if I wanted to do it twice I'd have to make a deposit, not undoable but nice not to have to do...

Btw Rob, what did you think of the new Dart integrated at the show?
 
Btw Rob, what did you think of the new Dart integrated at the show?

I don't think I actually heard it except as a DAC, despite it being present in at least 3 rooms?



That exceeds your previous comment ..:) please chk, the applause is also extended ....

I said it was very rare, and I'll stand by that. BTW, on the CD there is no peak more than about 10.5 dB above average, it's very compressed...
 
You must have a different (later) generation cd , yours sound pretty compressed .....

Original 1994 CD (there's a German version and an SHM-CD, both identical in DR to the US one). There's a later edition even more compressed, but pretty sure there aren't any less compressed CD versions. Even the LP is compressed; the DVD is by far the most dynamic.
 
Dart was playing in the EA/AG Zero room upstairs...if you're solely digital, might be an interesting alternative to demo with the Pass.
 
Does anyone here think the Pass Labs XA30.8 or Pass labs Int-60, would be a good match? I'm have a pair of Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento Speakers.Description: Two-way, stand-mounted, reflex-loaded loudspeaker. Drive-units: 1" (25mm) ring-radiator tweeter with dual toroidal waveguide, 6" (150mm) polypropylene-cone woofer. Crossover frequency: 2.5kHz. Crossover slopes: 6dB/octave. Frequency range: 39Hz–30kHz. Sensitivity: 88dB SPL (2.83V at 1m). Nominal impedance: 4 ohms. Power handling: 30–200W without clipping. Dimensions: Speaker: 15" (380mm) H by 8.25" (210mm) W by 15.25" (390mm) D. Weight: 93.75 lbs (42.6kg). Column stand: 48.5" (1230mm) H by 12" (305mm) W by 15.75" (390mm) D. Weight: not specified.
 
I am a big fan of Integrated. I have used Electrocompaniet ECI-5, Rogue Pharaoh, Ayre AX-7e, and ModWright KWI-200.
Is the INT-60 like XA30.8 & XP-10 combo in one chassis?
Never listen to Pass Int and wondering if the INT-60 is sufficient to drive Maggies 3.7.
Thanks
Jim
 
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