I used to own a Pass X-1..I Bought it used.
It was funny how much better I liked it than the Linn pre-amp it replaced. The sound has tons of air, space, soundstage, and detail while being very engaging.
Subsequently have moved to an Pass XP-20... A great pre-amp.
If I were you, I'd get one to listen to. Only way to know.
Reno hi-Fi has a used X-1 for $1895.. They'll let you use it and if you don't like it, send it back!!
It was funny how much better I liked it than the Linn pre-amp it replaced. The sound has tons of air, space, soundstage, and detail while being very engaging.
Subsequently have moved to an Pass XP-20... A great pre-amp.
If I were you, I'd get one to listen to. Only way to know.
Reno hi-Fi has a used X-1 for $1895.. They'll let you use it and if you don't like it, send it back!!