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Pass Labs INT 60 VS. Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP VS. Arcam A49

Tying to decide between the Pass Labs INT 60 integrated amp and the Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP integrated tube amp. I currently have the Arcam A49 which is excellent but looking for something with even more detail. All three have many excellent reviews, looking for input to make a decision. I have Wilson Audio Sasha 1 speakers, an Arcam D33 DAC, Rega Apollo-R CD, Clearaudio Performance DC turntable with a Manley Chinook phono stage. 
kenepeters
jafant
10,525 posts
 
TY- unsound.
It is hard to believe that Pass Labs cannot build an INT for 2-Ohms stable?
jafant
10,525 posts
 
I concur- gbmcleod

the Sasha and Sophia can handle a tubed power amp like ARC.
The way it was explained to me- if user enjoys electric guitar/electric bass-driven music, then, a robust SS power amp is the order on Wilson speakers.
unsound
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^^perhaps the Pass int 250 is up to the job?
Though there are a few intergrateds that can handle 2 Ohm loads, that kind of load is typically where separates are called into duty.
^That doesn't make sense to me, perhaps an explanation is in order.

unsound
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That Wilson says it's ok, doesn't mean that much to me. Speaker manufacturers often say such things so as not to lose sales and embarrass their retailers. What will work, and what will work best are different things.

kenepeters OP
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Unsound, thank you for your input. I only have space for an integrated amp and want to make the right decision. The Arcam A49 powered them very well, just looking for a change and something with even greater detail. I believe the Sasha's are 4 Ohm. 
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