i've owned an Aleph P and currently have the X1. recently listened to the X20 and really liked it. agree with the comments regarding slightly more detail (when the recording allows. i noticed this more on hi-res dvd's). also agree that it seemed a tad bit smoother up high as well. great pre-amp, but well out of my price range. i would have the guess the X10 is also a step in the right direction from the X1, but have never auditioned it myself.
Tzh21y is spot on regarding value imho. you'd be hard pressed trying to find a "better" pre-amp for the money spent on the X1. (used of course). i'll be staying with the X1 for a while. at least until i can budget a pre-owned X20. =)
Tzh21y is spot on regarding value imho. you'd be hard pressed trying to find a "better" pre-amp for the money spent on the X1. (used of course). i'll be staying with the X1 for a while. at least until i can budget a pre-owned X20. =)