Why are there no Reviews of the Pass Labs XP-22. Is there anyone with strong feelings?

Morningstaraudio - I am in exactly the same place as you.  After 20+ years of tubes, this is the first time I have not had any tubes in my system and I don't miss a thing.  I did recently upgrade from 250.8 to 260.8 monos.  They are still breaking in, but a nice improvement over the already great 250.8.

Tricon_Dave, there are a few pieces I want at the moment so the 260.8 will have to wait but thanks for putting them on my radar.
 My digital components are top notch but I'm lusting over the Marantz SA10 for some reason. To many wish list dreams.

I was just wondering if anybody out there has tried the new Pass Labs XP 12 or XP 22 with class D amplification? Something like the Merrill Veritas/Thors or the Bel Canto 600M mono amps? Just curious as hell if this is something that could lead to synergy of any kind for us guys that don't already have a Pass Labs amp and are considering one of their newer pre amps in the near future.

I have the Pass XP-22 driving an ATI NC528 class D amplifier. They work just fine together. The XP-22 has spot on tone, great soundstage and nuanced detail.
The ATI just amplifies those characteristics. 

Just picked up an XP 22 and I own a XP 12.  XP 12 is a good, neutral pre-amp.  

Shortest answer - XP 22 is better, and it was obvious to ME.

Shorter Answer - seems like used price differences if you are patient is in the 1700-2k neighborhood. - If you can swing it, and have the space - it's worth it.

More detailed answer - XP 22 to me has a bigger soundstage, more detail and space around instruments but isn't bright.  Blacker background for sure. - Did I hit every audiophile cliche?

Here is what I can tell you It's really good. I had planned to do a head to head and decide if it was worth it.  Took me about 1 hour to decide the XP22 must stay.  Oppo DVD player off to another room and a longer USB run... only so many shelves in this room!