Agreed on the Pass preamps. I have owned both the XP 20 and 30 paired with his XA60.8 monos and neither of the Pass preamps could do the amp any justice. Anemic, sterile, and fairly lifeless. Pair Pass with a good tube based preamp and your ears will thank you.
Pass labs x250.8 burn in
I have on trial the pass labs x250.8.
I am wondering from experienced users and owners of the amp your experience of burning in or anything you may be able to add. Also I am using a BAT vk33se balanced tube preamp with it. It seems to be working out ok but I’ve been thinking of a used pass labs xp20 or used xp12. Would these preamps bring out a little more warmth?
TIA
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