Thread: The New Pass Int-25
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May 28, 2019, 11:01 PM #1
The New Pass Int-25
Just released and seen in passive display, the single-ended only Pass Int-25 ($7250) combines an XA-25 with a simplified Int-60 front end. The Int-25 has three inputs, all single-ended.
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May 28, 2019, 11:07 PM #2
Re: The New Pass Int-25
Might make a nice bedroom system. I was going to also say work system, but I always had to use headphones at work.
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May 28, 2019, 11:15 PM #3
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Re: The New Pass Int-25
If you live in a cold weather state.
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June 25, 2019, 04:57 PM #4
Re: The New Pass Int-25
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June 25, 2019, 06:32 PM #5
Re: The New Pass Int-25
What types of speakers would one pair with that? Does 25w Class A equal anything more in Class B or C?
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June 25, 2019, 06:42 PM #6
Re: The New Pass Int-25
The XA25 is capable of putting as much as 50Wpc class-A (or 100Wpc class-AB) into a 2 ohm load so any reasonable speaker will do. The XA25 is a superb amp and any speaker you'd pair with a 25/50wpc tube amp will be great on the XA25 or INT25.
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July 11, 2019, 11:58 PM #7
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Nice looking integrated!
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September 9, 2019, 02:41 PM #8
Re: The New Pass Int-25
So anyone tried this yet ?
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September 9, 2019, 03:19 PM #9
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I have. Very nice sounding unit.
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September 10, 2019, 05:23 PM #10
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Re: The New Pass Int-25
Think I'll stick with my M2 clone.
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September 11, 2019, 02:17 PM #11
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yes i saw a first watt m2 today in a store , very interested in how folks get on with this amp . although it only has a few inputs
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September 11, 2019, 03:08 PM #12
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Has the int 25 replaced the int 30 ?
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September 26, 2019, 03:16 PM #13
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First evening listening ...
Marcin
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September 26, 2019, 06:35 PM #14
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Nice! Needs a lot of break in.
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September 27, 2019, 02:16 PM #15
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ah fantastic , soundrebels . not had much response in UK to thoughts on this amp . its pretty light in weight compared to some of the pass integrated . Nice to see the size of it compared to the bottles . keep us posted as it breaks in . i recently sold my lovely msb s200 so sometime next year will be looking at a replacement integrated
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September 27, 2019, 04:26 PM #16
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For now first impression - don't even try to listen this small Pass during first hour after wake up from stand-by. The sound is dull, grey and irritating
Marcin
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September 27, 2019, 04:47 PM #17
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Like most, if not all, Pass/First Watt amps, they need a good hour or more to wake up and open up. My SIT-3 takes a little longer but once there, OMG it's superb!
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September 27, 2019, 05:57 PM #18
Re: The New Pass Int-25
Joe - do you warm up your SIT-3 with music streaming, or can you just turn it on for an hour? Thanks - Scotty
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September 27, 2019, 06:31 PM #19
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September 27, 2019, 06:37 PM #20
Re: The New Pass Int-25
Joe - Before listening and while warming up the amp, do you stream music at low volume, or do you just turn on the amp (without streaming music) for the warmup period.....(and wondering if that is good for the amp)
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September 27, 2019, 06:43 PM #21
Re: The New Pass Int-25
Ahhh, if my amp is on, I'm at least streaming. I never really just leave the amp on without music playing. I'm always running music through an amp that's on. And yes, low volume on first turn on, gradually getting to my preferred listening level.
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September 27, 2019, 07:01 PM #22
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I just raised the question to Kent at Pass Labs (what a guy, he responded to email on a Friday evening). He says there is no harm in warming up the amp with no load, although they have detected a slight improvement in their audio shows with streaming vs no streaming. Warming up amps with no speaker load is mostly a tube amp thing - not a good idea for the toobs.
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September 27, 2019, 07:24 PM #23
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Of course, all the components in the system (in my case for my near field listening rig workstation / studio: MSB Dac, PS Audio BHK Pre, SIT-3, Harbeth P3ESR) will also benefit from the warm up. So, you are doing it the right way. I agree, the SIT-3 is amazing and mesmerizing..........enjoy
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September 27, 2019, 07:33 PM #24
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SIT-3 and P3esr is supposed to be an awesome combination.
I figure if my system is on, might as well play some tunes.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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October 1, 2019, 12:38 PM #25
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Re: The New Pass Int-25
Does the int 25 sound quite a bit different from the int 250? If you read reviews of both, it's almost like they're not even made by the same company. Evidently there is no Pass "signature sound". But I've read they are both top notch stuff.
Tom
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October 1, 2019, 01:29 PM #26
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XA25 is superb. I’m sure the Int-25 is as well. If I remember correctly, the XA25 is based off the XS series amps. You might absolutely love the Int-25 on your Harbeth Super HL5 speakers. It’s a powerful little amp.
My thoughts are the bigger or the more inefficient speaker, the bigger the amp. Meaning, no need to overdo the combo. Sometimes you can finesse better sound out of a smaller, sweeter amp.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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October 1, 2019, 03:01 PM #27
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October 1, 2019, 04:22 PM #28
Re: The New Pass Int-25
Thank you Marcin.
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October 17, 2019, 10:27 AM #29
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Re: The New Pass Int-25
Marcin, one person told me they thought the top end on the int 60 was "sweeter sounding" vs the int 250. Would you agree with that or not? I've never heard an int 250 so I can't comment. However, almost all reviews I've read on the int 250 were overwhelmingly positive.
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October 17, 2019, 10:46 AM #30
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December 18, 2019, 10:42 PM #31
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Marcin,
I just reread your posts. I ordered the int 250. I'm really pumped to hear it. I've heard the int 60 but not the int 250. I thought the int 60 sounded really good so I'm hoping the int 250 sounds even better to my ears. Thank you for your posts. I'm optimistic the int 250 will sound superb. It will also be running through an MSB Discrete DAC with optional second power supply. I'm told that will add to the SQ. Can't hardly go wrong. We'll see.
Tom
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December 19, 2019, 09:53 AM #32
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December 19, 2019, 10:16 AM #33
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To make sure I understand...It's OK to turn the int 250 on (or any other SS amp) with the volume all the way down and let the amp warm up for half an hour or more?
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December 19, 2019, 10:20 AM #34
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