First Watt Founded in 1998 by legendary designer Nelson Pass, First Watt is a boutique amplifier company dedicated to exploring minimalist, low-power Class A designs that prioritize sonic purity over output muscle. Created for discerning listeners with high-efficiency speakers and a love for nuance, First Watt amplifiers embrace simplicity, minimal or no feedback, and highly specialized circuits. Each model—often unconventional, always musical—is handcrafted to reveal the soul of the recording, proving that sometimes, less truly is more. First Watt isn’t for everyone—just for those who listen closely.