[scb]

I am absolutely loving the sound of the Pass x250.5 with my Unifield 3s, but I may be moving into a NYC apartment where 1) I can't go near the volume level the x250.5 allows me to and 2) I may not have physical space for an amp that's as large as the x250.5.

If I have to get something a little smaller, how do you think the 10W and lower First Watt amps would do?

The other option could be a xa30.5.

I'm really hoping to keep the x250.5, but I guess I should start looking into options if I can't.

[roscoeiii]

If you are looking to stay in the Pass family and don't have a First Watt dealer locally, call Mark at Reno Hi-Fi. Great guy to deal with, and he has a superb return policy. And super knowledge of the whole Pass line.

Another option would be to e-mail/PM Nelson Pass. He is very active on diyaudio.com or I imagine an e-mail to First Watt would eventually find its way to him.

Lastly, the 6moons reviews give a great overview of the FirstWatt line. Each new review contextualizes the amp being reviewed to other FirstWatt amps reviewed previously.

[JackD201]

If you like Pass I think you might also like the Valvet A3.5Rs. They are small pure Class A 0NFB amps with huge power reserves. 50wpc into 8ohms.

Fantastic resolution with my u3s and they can easily fill up my 45sq/m bedroom. I highly recommend an audition.

[Delacroix]

Well I would certainly think you'd enjoy a smaller Pass amp but if you want to try tubes, I had great success with an Audio Reference 3.1 tube integrated with my VR5s -- it really was a synergistic match for pure musical enjoyment. Wish I'd kept it, even though my home in Texas is not really tube-friendly.

[scb]

Thanks for the responses

I bought my x250.5 from Mark at Reno, so I know he's a great resource.  I just figured people here have more experience with the Unifield 3s since he didn't know much about them the last time I talked to him.

I'm not considering tubes and would like to stay with something in the Pass family

[ceedee]

Hi scb,

We have one of the finest results with Dan's ModWright here in Europe.
If you want tojoin with tubes and the wallet allows plese see the video about Kronzilla.

See the comments on Peter's  AVshowroom:

http://www.avshowrooms.com/HiFi_Deluxe.html

http://www.avshowrooms.com/High_End_2013_Vids_4.html

Have fun,

Cor