{"title":"Perfect Pairings: Expert System Matching","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pass-labs-int-60","title":"PASS Labs INT-60 Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePASS Labs INT-60 Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe INT-60 Integrated Amplifier sets a revolutionary standard in bridging the gap between integrated amplifiers and separate components, integrating advanced technologies and real-world testing. Offering 60 incomparable watts per channel into 8 ohms, the INT-60's high-bias operation doesn't transition to class A until 30 watts, reducing distortion and delivering greater loudspeaker control for a more luxurious sonic fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClass - AB\u003cbr\u003eType - Stereo\u003cbr\u003eGain (dB) - 29\/35\u003cbr\u003eVolume control (1dB steps) - 63dB\u003cbr\u003eRemote - Yes\u003cbr\u003eInputs - 4\u003cbr\u003eOutputs - 2\u003cbr\u003ePower Output \/ch (8 ohms) - 60 Watts\u003cbr\u003ePower Consumption (W) - 375\u003cbr\u003eStandby Power Consumption (W) - \u0026lt;1\u003cbr\u003eDimensions (W x H x D) - 19 x 7.6 x 21.2\u003cbr\u003eWeight (LBS) - 93\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you might expect, Pass Labs’ beautifully built integrated is rated at 60 wpc, but the fun part is that the first 30 are in pure Class A. This isn’t one of those wimpy little integrated amps from the past—it weighs almost 100 pounds, and you’ll be hard-pressed to come up with a reason to buy separates instead of this. You won’t find compromises here—this is one of the best integrated amplifiers in every conceivable way.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parttimeaudiophile.com\/2021\/11\/27\/the-best-integrated-amplifiers-buyers-guide-2022\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartTimeAudio Summer Guide: Best amps – 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo what does the INT-60 sound like? I’m sure this is too simplistic, but it sounds like music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/reviews\/hardware-reviews\/pass-labs-int-60-integrated-amplifier\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive-Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Distilling it all down, it’s an amplifier that makes me happy because it gets me more involved and closer to the musical experience.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parttimeaudiophile.com\/2017\/04\/02\/hanging-out-down-at-the-pass-pass-labs-int-60-integrated-amplifier-review\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart-Time Audiophile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The INT-60’s dominant trait was to suck me in and glue me to my seat as it continued to reproduce music with so much low-key flavor, natural color, and more-ishness that I could never play just one record and go to bed early.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/pass-laboratories-int-60-integrated-amplifier\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereophile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Writers’ Choice Award 2015”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/audio-discourse\/the-12th-annual-positive-feedback-writers-choice-awards-for-2015-the-best-of-the-best\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I strongly recommend that you check out this remarkable audio achievement.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/reviews\/pass-laboratories-int-60-integrated-amplifier\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Technical progress and music fun”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.passlabs.com\/sites\/default\/files\/MoreMusic_ME2-16.pdf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Emotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstitutes the heart of the integrated amplifier\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.passlabs.com\/sites\/default\/files\/PASS_INT60_AUDIO_ART_329.pdf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReport magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriters’ Choice Award, 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/audio-discourse\/the-12th-annual-positive-feedback-writers-choice-awards-for-2015-the-best-of-the-best\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“if you want to hear beautiful music produced by an integrated amplifier that is built to last a life time and is one handsome-looking beast without constantly messing with your system, the Pass Labs INT-60 integrated amplifier is for you.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hometheaterreview.com\/pass-labs-int-60-integrated-amplifier-reviewed\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomeTheaterReview.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The INT-60, indeed, is one of the best sounding integrated preamp\/amplifiers I have ever reviewed. It is tough to better the INT-60 with separates in this price range. Even if you spend a bit more, you probably will not top it. Incredible detail, width and depth in the expansive stereo image, plus quick bass response.” John Gatski\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/everythingaudionetwork.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/audiophile-review-pass-labs-int-60.html\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything Audio Network\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything Audio Network – Stellar Sound Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriters Choice Awards 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/audio-discourse\/the-14th-annual-positive-feedback-writers-choice-awards-for-2017\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive-Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview from Poland:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereolife.pl\/archiwum\/testy\/wzmacniacze-i-amplitunery-lista\/3278-pass-labs-int-60\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereolife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolish review with lots of pictures\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundrebels.com\/pass-laboratories-int-60\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoundrebels.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePass Labs INT 60 (English subtitles) Francisco del Pozo\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TVxcmr0kojE\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePass Labs INT 60 Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suncoast Audio","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":44266829840606,"sku":"","price":10395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44266829873374,"sku":"","price":10895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/9508\/3684\/files\/passint60png.png?v=1734213983"},{"product_id":"magico-5-angle-cradles-for-a1-or-acc","title":"Magico 5° Angle Cradles for A1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCradle your A1s or ACC up by 5° to point at the listening position from a low speaker position. Black anodized aluminum. Available in sets of 2 for an ACC or sets of 4 for a pair of A1s. 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X\/XA amps' 20+ years of innovation keep them leading the way. INT-25 offers a lower-cost option: fewer parts and single-ended circuitry, eliminating degenerated negative feedback.\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFewer gain stages and lower voltages improve speed and stability. A single pair of industrial devices, 700 watt \/ 40 amp each, replaces banks of small transistors. Current hogging is gone, and a constant-current bias circuit compensates for temperature drift. Direct loudspeaker connection sans ballast resistors reduces distortion and increases the damping factor. No degeneration boosts efficiency and Class A current for enhanced performance with low impedance\/reactive loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nThe 2 pairs of NOS Fets in CFA mode are the simple preamp's basis. Like the INT-60\/250, its design is single-ended \u0026amp; has three line-level inputs, not outputs. 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