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Get your First Watt SIT-3 now?

I am just saying this because I found it very interesting.  I just purchased (ordered) a new First Watt SIT-3.  I was hoping to save to upgrade my speakers but love my F7 and read so many great reviews on the SIT-3 that I thought, 'with only 250 being made, maybe I should pull the trigger'.
Well, looks like the right choice.  I trust my dealer, he has always been fair and truthful.  Anyway, he said when he contacted Pass, he was told I got the last one they are producing.  I had already paid for the Amp.  I heard they were making 250 only anyway, but mine is reportedly number 107.  What about the other 143?  Is it numbered in an odd way?  none of that matters.  
I only write this because if it is true and you are seriously looking at getting one, I would jump on it before it is no longer possible.
dseltz
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bdp24
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The SIT-3 just got reviewed by Herb Reichert in the new Stereophile, so I’m sure they’re now all sold. Some of the First Watt designs get cloned, which Nelson Pass has no problem with, as long as it’s for personal use. If a schematic can be acquired, a clone can be built.
jetter
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Thank you Al, from your description and also all I have read the XA25 is a strong candidate for a future purchase. My speakers are reported as 89 dB 6 ohms nominal so based on the speakers many have reported pairing the XA25 with I don’t think there should be a problem driving them.

Actually, it seems like your speakers are among the highest efficient speakers and that most of the reviews or users reported no problems driving less efficient speakers. I don’t recall anyone having problems regarding the XA25 not adequately driving their speakers to adequate volumes.

Sorry dseltz for taking your thread on a tangent.
dseltz OP
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Jetter

No problem, I am learning the HiFi world and your questions/comments and Al's excellent input is valuable to me in my pursuit of knowledge.  

As to your situation, I agree with Al.  Your speaker efficiency pf 89 might not pair the best with the SIT-3.  I have 99 dB Rethm Maarga that pair up well, along with an Audio Hungary APR 204 tube amp with a gain of +12 dB (+52 dB for its Phono setting)
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atmasphere
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Actually, it seems like your speakers are among the highest efficient speakers and that most of the reviews or users reported no problems driving less efficient speakers. I don’t recall anyone having problems regarding the XA25 not adequately driving their speakers to adequate volumes.
?? My speakers are 3 dB more efficient than Al's. And there are speakers that are a good 8 or 9dB more efficient than mine...
jetter
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I was not aware there was such a world of high efficiency speakers.  I haven't been in the market for speakers in years so its all kind of flew under my radar.
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