Pass Labs vs. McIntosh Preamps


Interested in hearing from anyone who has experience with the Pass Labs x2.5 or x1 AND the McIntosh c2200 or c46. What differences in sound quality/presentation could I expect? And how significant would the differences be?

The pre will be mated with a McIntosh MC-402. Aside from the benefit of synergy with the Mac pre, are there any other obvious strengths with either manufacturer?

Thanks in advance for any responses!
samson111

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The C2200, which is tubed, is the McIntosh pre I'm primarily interested in - I included the C46 for comparison (as their sound is similar from what I've read).

Anyone with Pass Labs and McIntosh preamp comparison experience?