The best integrated I have heard is ASR exclusive 2 with battery power supply except it’s massive !
@yoogeebearproductions45813 жыл бұрын
Reviewers seem to shy away from ranking these high quality integrated amps. As Jay has mentioned at this price point it comes down to personal taste of what kind of sound signature you like and what works in your system. It's always best to go to a dealer or even better get them home for a audition, but sometimes one dealer doesn't stock all of these amps. Which can make things tricky and difficult to narrow down. This is my ranking- 1) Dan Dagostino momentum integrated 2) Gryphon Diablo 300 3) PassLab INT 250 4) Mark Levinson 585. They are all fantastic amps if you are looking for an integrated
@jaysaudiolab3 жыл бұрын
I agree with your ranking fyi
@louv44379 ай бұрын
Have you heard the Boulder 866 it heats most of your list
@yahunanach42894 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video about the pass labs I hope you do a comparison I purchased the int 250 a couple of months ago and I’m blown away how good it sounds with the Harbeth Super HL5 40th anniversary The Amp is very powerful so I can crank the amp up to about 55 on the dial and it’s loud Also when I play music at night and play on the lowest setting of 1 it boggles my mind how good the music sounds at the lowest possible volume level I mostly use the system for near field listening and computer gaming and with the Harbeths I can sit at the computer desk the speakers are just set to the back of the desk at the sides so very close and the effects of games sounds like it’s coming out of the screen as well as having an amazing overall soundstage
@jumpnblues2 жыл бұрын
I have the same exact gear as you (int 250 and Harbeth Super HL 5+ 40th Anniversary speakers) and I too LOVE my system. On another video Jay expressed his dislike of the heat put out by Pass Labs amps. But I can easily lay my hand on my amp and leave it there all day and not be uncomfortable. Maybe he was referring to the Pass separates. But my int 250 integrated is just warm to the touch, definitely not hot. IMHO, you're going to have a very difficult time finding another amp in the same price range that sounds better than the int 250. YMMV.
@kaudiophilejourney12592 жыл бұрын
Hi Yahu Nanach, do you still have INT-250 with SHL5 ? Are you still happy with this combination ? Maybe can you do video to youtube of the sound ? Thanks!
@louv44379 ай бұрын
The two best intergrated amps I’ve heard are sadly at the 38k mark and I had 20k so sadly didn’t get one but they are the Goldmund Telos and the CH Precision universal
@ALBERTO-mg1sq Жыл бұрын
Few months ago I replace my Burmester Separate 011+956 ,with Pass Labs INT 250.Unbelievable how Pass sound better even is cheaper. Depend from each set up,but most of the time I think that Integrate is better and more usefully
@jc513732 жыл бұрын
Now that sound good. Pass is just great stuff.
@hitechburg4 жыл бұрын
The INT 250 is the XP12 preamp and X250.8 power amp.
@jonortet863 жыл бұрын
Great job Jay. I enjoy watching your videos and your Hifi experience. I learned a lot and will put it into practice.
@coldfinger459sub04 жыл бұрын
I’m definitely a Nelson Passed Fan. He releases for free his circuit diagrams with illustrated build guide for his Class A amplifiers and preamplifiers so you can have his class a pass labs sound signature. You just have to be willing and able to build it from scratch with discrete components.
@warren8184 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Keep it up Jay. I've heard the INT 250 with Wilson Yvette's and it was really good. If you have a limited budget and space in your rack, it is a pretty good all-in-one product. It doesn't get you to separates, but it is fairly close. I've heard the INT 60 on a different system that included my speakers, but I personally like the INT 250 better. As you brought up, integrated' are great because you only need one power cord, NO interconnect, and most importantly, one rack space. Be aware if you are trying to put this integrated into an enclosed rack that it is very wide.
@billiondollarbaby32764 жыл бұрын
PASS INT-60 is SWEETER sounding than the 250. Any Pass Labs dealer will tell you this. Depends on what your ears like
@warren8184 жыл бұрын
BDB, I don't need any dealer to tell me what I like. But thanks for setting me straight. I did after all say I "personally" liked one over the other; I did not pronounce one better than the other.
@billiondollarbaby32764 жыл бұрын
@@warren818 Your welcome. I also didnt say one was better than the other.
@frankabler7 ай бұрын
Could someone please give me a technical definition of what "SWEETER" sounds like in the context of amplifier sounds? I see these terms bandied about on the audiophile channels all the time. But I suspect there are as many definitions of "SWEETER" as there are audiophile channels. @@billiondollarbaby3276@warren818 .
@wwoolworth Жыл бұрын
Jay, I ordered the int-250. This is going to be a huge step up for me at 12.5k from Parasound A21+. Im wondering what streamer and dac would work for someone that is scraping every penny to buy this amp. Thanks
@gonzalomiraoltra8789 Жыл бұрын
How is your experience?
@yellowwducky3 ай бұрын
Both of those amps are ocd nightmares - lets put two meters....on the same far right left side. Pass, lets just slap the volume knob any ol place with no attempt at symmetry.
@chuckles593 жыл бұрын
Jay.. INT-60 is not pure class A only the first 30 watts. Try it with BW 803 d3 its magical!!
@Smood474 жыл бұрын
0:53 INT 60 isn't pure class A, its only class A for first 30 watts.
@Andrew_from_Oz_Vinyl_Landscape3 жыл бұрын
class A amps flip to AB at some point at some point generally
@pennfootball713 жыл бұрын
Audionet Humbodt integrated has 4 transformers there is no compromise BUT it is 50 grand but true dual mono in everything. It has no difference from the separates.
@jamiemcneil94623 жыл бұрын
I do not see any analogue sources in your room. So I am wondering why you have an integrated? Why not use a 2ch Pass power amp and drive it with your DCS DAC? Wouldn't that be a cleaner, simpler chain with higher quality components?
@gerispmakris2 жыл бұрын
Jay… I’m in the market for a new integrated… I’m demoing the Diablo 300 which you mentioned you had… how would you compare the Luxman 509, Pass Int 250, and the Diablo… which would be your final choice… I’m using Wilson Audio Sabrina X… looking forward to your thoughts
@frankabler7 ай бұрын
The Pass Int 250 is SWEETER than the Luxman 509 and the Luxman 509 is SWEETER than the Diablo. Hope that helps!
@davidblahey48514 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying listening to the DAW’s...looking forward to your Pass vs Luxman comparison...and would be interested to hear what you think of a Diablo comparison to these two.
@jaysaudiolab4 жыл бұрын
Maybe I will bring a diablo 300 someday. You never know
@pontusjakobsson3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these video reviews! Really informative. While testing the pass INT 250, did you have a chance to pair it with the Focal Scala Evo and if so what where your findings of the combo? I have it and I'm very pleased but curious to hear what other thinks. Thanks!
@malonecapone23 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on the INT-60 or INT-25 vs Luxman L-590AXII?
@louisperlman80304 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, as always. While $12K isn't exactly cheap compared to what the general public owns, they help buy a nice system for the price of a decent car (figure Honda Accord thru BMW 5 series), as opposed to just a single component.
@paulkingsman80212 жыл бұрын
I can feel my iPad pulsing in hands
@KT88gs4 жыл бұрын
I heard Pass Labs with Avalon here in The Netherlands and it sounds like shit, thin and harsh,but this combo,Wilson+Pass is very good indeed!
@jaysaudiolab4 жыл бұрын
System matching is key. This is the best I've heard pass labs sound in my room
@KT88gs4 жыл бұрын
@@jaysaudiolab You are right,Wilson and Pass goes pretty good,a dream match,tight and focuced sound just the way i liked.
@grayd58483 жыл бұрын
What DAC streamer combo would you recommend with this combo as I recently purchased the speaker and will order the INT250 soon. Thanks.
@referenceanalog4 жыл бұрын
I have consistently found pass labs to be light in the low end and a little less detailed than state of the art. What are your thoughts? Pass looks awesome and built like tanks but overall just ok sonically.
@jaysaudiolab4 жыл бұрын
Depends on the supporting cast. You are partially correct though
@referenceanalog4 жыл бұрын
Jay's Audio Lab have you tried rockport? I have some avior II’s right now and they are blowing my mind. I like you have had a lot of gear over the years and really find it to be an enjoyable part of the hobby.
@jaysaudiolab4 жыл бұрын
@@referenceanalog have not tried them. One day I will
@yahunanach42894 жыл бұрын
With the Harbeth Super HL5 40th the int250 is sonically phenomenal and not at all light on the low end
@referenceanalog4 жыл бұрын
Yahu Nanach it’s all relative as to me in regards to the comment, the super HL5 anniversary’s don’t have low end in and of themselves.
@ALBERTO-mg1sq Жыл бұрын
I prefer 100% Pass Labs INT 250
@criticalshot5164 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the Diablo 300 to the INT 250?
@rcarloz3 жыл бұрын
I have the same question. I am looking these two.
@davidwillemsen3 жыл бұрын
Diablo 300 = dark and zwompy INT-250 = open, fresh, dynamic
@criticalshot5163 жыл бұрын
@@davidwillemsen Zwompy?
@henriksrensen32203 жыл бұрын
@@davidwillemsen you mean the other way around. That's not how the diablo 300 sound at all
@Diegogonzalezotero2 жыл бұрын
Cual amplifier es mejor para unas Revel F228Be... Pass Labs or mark levinson
@sadsazzad124 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! AMAZING SOUND🙂 AMAZING SYNERGY WITH DAW & OTHER STUFF!!! AND FANTASTIC TRACK TOO👍 LOVE BUENA VISTA MUSIC CLUB. T.C, BYE🙂🙂
@robotstonka71184 жыл бұрын
They are called 'Buena vista social club'
@Smood474 жыл бұрын
14:52 You said its not about something totally stomping on another at this level, but you also said on audio gon "Luxman 900u mops and sweeps the floor with the 350.8. Actually, the Luxman 900u demolishes the 350.8 in every single area." ?
@zeyuluke72784 жыл бұрын
have you heard the Ayre ax-5 twenty? How does it compare to this ?
@harryhazelip Жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, do you think the int250 will be a good match for my 3.7i's?
@jaysaudiolab Жыл бұрын
Yes
@abdullahimangroup893 Жыл бұрын
Is it good to drive focal sopra 2?
@scottzahn32982 жыл бұрын
Pass vs Gryphon vs Luxman please
@renabot774 жыл бұрын
Do you have experiences with Mark Levinson integrateds (ex. No 585)?
@jaysaudiolab4 жыл бұрын
Yes it's a good unit
@innomax0074 жыл бұрын
The Pass presented itself as a really good value, perhaps not as good as separates, but pretty close for much less coin. Does the INT 250 run hot? Yes please do a shootout of the INT250 v Lux separates, which should be an interesting comparison.
@jaysaudiolab4 жыл бұрын
Runs hot but not as hot as the luxman 590 Integrated
@innomax0074 жыл бұрын
@@jaysaudiolab I just read the INT250 specs, biased Class A until 15 watt output, pretty good compromise for an A/B amp and perhaps why it sounds so good.
@uhugvjkbkjh4 жыл бұрын
As an experiment cd you do an A B with good budget cables?
@yahunanach42894 жыл бұрын
Uses only 1 watt In Idle
@mariosupa40274 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay just curious which Dynaudio speakers did you have?
@jaysaudiolab4 жыл бұрын
Confidence platinum c4
@booaaaa4 жыл бұрын
Try silbatone please
@mariusradu555 ай бұрын
Such a shame you have all this equipment and don’t convey much about how it sounds, you didn’t say much about the amplifier and such a long video!
@jaysaudiolab5 ай бұрын
Old video… you’re watching content from my early days sir… might want to watch more current video