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Do Pass X-Series Preamps Match with X or X.5 Amps?

Hi everyone,
I was just wondering whether the Pass X-Series preamps such as the X-2.5, X-1, etc., match up best sonically with the older X-Series amps such as the X-250, X-350, X-600's, etc.,or with the newer X.5 series such as the X-250.5, X-350.5, X-600.5, etc.?
If you have tried or heard them together, please describe the differences.
Thanks a million!
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bigkidz
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I owned the X-250 and X-1 preamp and they worked really well together. I also came to realize that the X-1 was a really good preamp versus a bunch of others that I tired. I also found that the X-250 worked well with any active preamp I tried tube or SS. The best preamp that I mated to the X-250 was the Tom Evans Vibe. That preamp was something very special. There were a few tube preamps that really added that nice tueb mid range to the X-250 such as the Blue Circle B-3 MKII and older Counterpoint SA-5s & 5000s. I also did not find a really big difference between RCA or XLR cables, the XLR offering a quieter background and slightly better clarity and details but not worth changing all of you cables for.

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