I was at Rangers Audio Saturday and compared an Audible Illusions M3A to a Rogue 99 Magnum hooked to a Pass Labs X350 driving Quad 988s and preferred the Rogue. While we did not directly compare at this session, I believe the Rogue would even be a strong competitor to the much more expensive Pass X-1 Pre. Of course, your results could vary depending upon your system and tastes.
Who is using a tube preamp with your Pass X-250???
I just heard the new CAT Ultimate tube preamp with my Pass X-250 power amp and it did enhance the sound to make my system sound more there and live over my X-1. I would like to know if you have any experience with a tube preamp mated to your X-250. I would really like a tube preamp that has balanced outputs and a remote control. I previously owned the BAT VK-30SE but felt the X-1 was just a better mate to the X-250.
Comments and suggestions welcome.
Happy Listening.
Comments and suggestions welcome.
Happy Listening.