PASS LABS XP-22 vs. XP-12

I’ve gone through both the BHK and Pass XP-22. The BHK was more satisfying overall but the XP-22 had better bass. My recommendation: find a used ARC Ref 6, which bested both in my system. It was much more dynamic and fuller in the lower midrange and upper bass. I ended up with the much more expensive Ref 6SE. The difference between those two models is significant, but much less than comparing the Ref 6 to the others.

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Stereophile said the BHK and XP22 sounded very similar! Damn. Big respect to the BHK which is substantially cheaper.

I know it sounds great, I just love the look as well. My BHK pre sounds amazing with my FirstWatt J2, I’m probably not looking a too much of a sound upgrade, however, the looks set the Pass apart.

If you are interested these are my views. Basically I love it so much I bought the review sample:
https://hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/132563-pass-labs-xp22-preamplifier/

The XP-22 is on my list after the new year 

Purchased the X250.8 a while ago, then picked up the XP-12, very happy with these choices but now pondering either upgrade to XP-22 or would love to upgrade my phono section to a XP-17. Would also love a Marantz SA-10 although I have a great DAC already.
 So many choices but not enough coin to go around.Leaning towards the XP-17 now that the XP-12 would do the phono section justice.

I will audition the xp22 next week and check it out.....

I purchased an XP-12 in December 17, and was very happy overall with the sound. 

Incidentally, the Pass XP-22 dropped right after I purchased the XP-12, and was tempted. 

When I inserted the 22, I found it to just be a better version of the 12. Last generation, the 10 versus the 20 was as much about slight tonal changes as improvement, with some people preferring the 10. 

With the 22 over the 12 you get just more of everything great. Blacker background, more details, tighter and more detailed bass, and a little larger soundstage.

I felt the upgrade was worth it, and am still rocking my 22.

I am using a Pass XA-25 and considered the XP-12, but tried a Backert Labs Rhumba 1.3.  It is a superb preamp and makes a wonderful combination with my Pass.  And it is less expensive than the XP-12.