Anyone running a tube preamp with a Pass XA25?


I've got a Pass XA25 and an XP12, great combo, no issues. Having said that, I'm curious how a tube pre might play with an XA25? Anyone running a combo? Thoughts? Impressions? No need for balanced out, a line stage is what I need. Thanks all!
geof3

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Sure, many great tube preamps avail. I’m looking for specifics with the XA25... 
Looks like I’m gonna give a Rogue Audio RP5 a go for round one here. I can source one locally, plus it has a phono stage, which is interesting to me. See if the phono stage can come anywhere close to my Herron.  I should have it in the next day or two. Keep the recommendations coming!
@knik, the Rogue is actually very full in my system. Compared to the XP12? The 12 was very focused, pinpoint really. Not in a bad way. Overall sound stage was great, but center focus was tight. The Rogue is focused as well, but in a different way, not as pinpoint. Wider soundstage, and seemingly deeper as well. Low mids are rounded, and full to me. Again, less punchy. However, overall “slam” is very good. Keep in mind, this is the only tube preamp I’ve tried with the XA25, but for now, it’s a keeper. I need to stop with the crazy for a bit!