I do not believe the Pass 1.2 is truely a balanced amp or really benefits from balanced interconnect. I owned the Aleph 5 for years and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the Pass X2.5 which is similar to the X1 which was excellent, but I much prefer my deHavilland Mercury SET tube preamp. See the review in Enjoy the Music.com and see my review on Audiogon and Audio Asylum. It is just plain more musically realistic sounding with no fatigue. The price is a good value at $3900 and I believe Kara or George at deHavilland will give you a 30 day audition.
Pass X1 or BAT 51 SE to drive Pass Aleph 1.2 ?
I have a pair of Pass Labs Aleph 1.2 driving Egglestonworks Andras 2. The preamp is a CJ Premier 14 with unbalanced interconnects which I want to change for either a Pass X1 preamp or a BAT 51 SE to get more dynamics and soundstage. I will also establish a balance connexion. Does anyone have any experience with those two ? Any recommendation ?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.