pass labs x0.2 "pro's and cons's"

dead quiet but uninvolving.No harmonic richness of any kind.Kinda like a monitoring pre.

I had one. Great build quality however did not match well with Levinson Amps. Very bright.

Probably the Greatest Thing In The World combined with Pass Labs amp(s).

Best,

Paul :-)

Heard it at the dealer some years ago. It is dead quiet as Overhang points out but it is fairly neutral, so don't expect it to create any kind of "harmonic richness." If it is not in the recording, it is not going to show. It is the ideal pre-amp for those who simply let the music speak for itself. If you want harmonic richness, go for a tube pre-amp. Lots of dynamics- you hear everything in the recording but it never sounds dull or clinical. No listening fatigue of any kind. I have the X2.5 and it has similar characteristics- the 0.2 is a lot smoother, quiet, and detailed. Also, the build quality (solid lab grade looks)is exemplary. If you can secure a good deal, go for it. This is a world class reference pre-amp.

thanks for the replies. i have a great deal on one and i am going to buy it . it will work well with my pass momos.