Yamaha A-S3000 or Pass INT-250?

[deepestpurple]

I had auditioned (thanks to Prithvi) the Harbeth 40.2 Anniversary speakers with Pass Labs Power & Pre. Source was Esoteric N05. It was a potent combination. If you like the sound of Harbeth, Pass Labs will be a worthy synergy to try.

 

[powerslave]

If I remember it right that's Prithivi's personal setup (at least used to be) and is isolated from mains via online double conversion UPS . I think if someone is in Bangalore and can afford Pass first hand then it's a no-brainer. At that budget, it's worth visiting him because one can audition Karan Acoustics, Conrad Jhonson and AirTight alongside Pass.

 

[gnanasekhar]

I use 40.2 with Conrad Johnson Pre/Power. I have heard Pass Labs Pre/Power with 40.2 and was really good, would assume INT 25 would be equally good. Pass Labs only limitation is it have only 3 to 4 inputs. Other option is Karan Acoustics integrated Amp.

Yes, Karan KA I180 is an excellent amp.

 

[himadri]

I had auditioned (thanks to Prithvi) the Harbeth 40.2 Anniversary speakers with Pass Labs Power & Pre. Source was Esoteric N05. It was a potent combination. If you like the sound of Harbeth, Pass Labs will be a worthy synergy to try.

Yes , Esoteric , Pass labs and Harbeth would probably be my go to sound ( though I haven't heard it as yet ). Alas , I have to make do with the cheaper substitute.
Cheers