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04/05/2026

Pass Laboratories is on demo at Absolute Phase, Bengaluru (Exclusive India Distributor)

The XA25 offers great sound at slightly lower power, without frills, at a lower price. It embodies new components and innovative circuits coupled with the best elements of the previous generation.

Degeneration, “the other form of feedback”, has been eliminated. The output stage consists of a single pair of 800 watt new generation output transistors operating push-pull Class A. The result is faster, lower distortion, lower noise, higher damping and larger Class A operating envelope into low impedance loudspeakers, all in a simple 3 stage circuit with total of three pair of push-pull gain transistors.

04/05/2026

Switching power supplies, high-frequency oscillators, and constant data communication generate a wide spectrum of high-frequency "junk" that is distributed via the power grid. This interference is often far beyond what conventional measuring devices can detect, but it can significantly affect sensitive audio equipment.
Digital and analog circuits are equally sensitive to such interference. Sonically, this often manifests as harshness: high frequencies sound harsher, voices lose their naturalness, and prolonged listening becomes more tiring. Power conditioners are a proven method for counteracting these effects – they filter RF interference and stabilize the power supply. However, even here, the following applies: as long as the source of the interference is active on the same network, some residual interference remains. The most effective approach is complete isolation.
A power storage system designed exclusively for audiophile applications and supplying the system autonomously is completely unaffected by Wi-Fi, smartphones, and smart home technology. A system like the S-4000 ProPower MKII delivers energy without wireless interference – resulting in a noticeably more relaxed sound.

02/05/2026

On his bare feet, american engineer Nelson Pass building one of his audio amplifiers. He teaches us looks can be deceiving 😉 my admiration to you, Professor!

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

Pass Laboratories is on demo at Absolute Phase, Bengaluru (Exclusive India Distributor)

The Pass Labs INT-250 is more than an integrated amplifier — it's a singular experience in musical immersion. Drawing on the celebrated achievements of the .8 series power amplifiers, the INT-250 takes everything you love about the INT-60 and supercharges it with 250 watts per channel of breathtaking performance.

With higher-power MOSFETs and more of them under the hood, the INT-250 has the effortless authority to drive even the most demanding loudspeakers with absolute composure. From delicate, whisper-quiet passages to soaring crescendos, it delivers music with such grace, depth, and realism that you'll swear the artist is in the room.

Every note is rich with texture. Every instrument has space to breathe. And every performance comes alive with the kind of emotional weight that only true Class AB engineering can provide. Whether you're listening late at night at low volume or filling the room with your favorite live recording, the INT-250 doesn't just play music — it sings.

Why choose the INT-250?

Immense Power – 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms for total speaker control

Refined Musicality – Lifelike sound that's as warm as it is accurate

Built for the Long Haul – Meticulous Pass Labs craftsmanship, inside and out

Complete Simplicity – Just one component between you and unforgettable sound

If music is your passion, this is your stage.

01/05/2026

a pair of micr/Os spotted in the wild, behind Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood. H/T Peter Mitchell.

01/05/2026

Forbes recently published an article that “For the first time this century, vinyl music sales eclipsed $1 billion in a calendar year.”

30/04/2026

AVID HIFI Relveo is on demo at Absolute Phase, (Exclusive India Distributor)

RELVEO - NEW REVIEW

"He still has it: Conrad Mas’s new turntable design plays expressively, transparently, and technically at the highest level – even without a true subchassis."

https://www.avidhifi.com/storage/uploads/cms/pdf/249/69f23476cdceb/P1E.pdf

29/04/2026

The XA25 offers great sound at slightly lower power, without frills, at a lower price. It embodies new components and innovative circuits coupled with the best elements of the previous generation.

Degeneration, “the other form of feedback”, has been eliminated. The output stage consists of a single pair of 800 watt new generation output transistors operating push-pull Class A. The result is faster, lower distortion, lower noise, higher damping and larger Class A operating envelope into low impedance loudspeakers, all in a simple 3 stage circuit with total of three pair of push-pull gain transistors.

28/04/2026

Another batch of bronze woofer chassis castings going through machining.