I'm not aware of any other reviews, but I bought one in Sept and am very pleased with it playing mostly classical and acoustic jazz from an Esoteric K-03-X through B&W 803 D2s. Good definition across a broad acoustic spectrum. It delivers the 'center loge seating at my favorite concert hall' audible experience that I enjoy.
It displaces an Ayre AX5Twenty that I bought based on hype and not an audition. Granted, the PASS delivers 250 into 8ohms whereas the Ayre delivers only 125, but I'd argue the sonics are superior in ways more than simply the expression of low frequencies that the Ayre couldn't deliver.
Beyond technical performance of the unit, PASS customer service is light years beyond Ayre's. Call PASS and they're eager to ensure your satisfaction. Call Ayre and they're eager to have you call your AD and not bother them.
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