Pass Labs XP-10 vs Parasound JC-2

Dhl93449,

The gain of the XP10 is 10db.

Why not try them both out in your system? With Pass gear, you have the advantage of being able to try it out if you purchase from Mark at Reno Hi-Fi. So why not give it a try in your system? Mark's return policy is superb as is his service. A favorite retailer of mine for sure. I think Audio Advisor sells the JC-2, and they also have a nice return policy as well.

Thanks. You are suggesting I mail order both and return the one I don't like? Interesting, as I did not consider this. But you're right, Audio Advisor just told me I can audition the JC2 for 30 days and return it if I am not satisfied.

I got 7.5 dB from the manuals on Pass Labs web site. They state both the XP 10 and XP 20 gain as 7.5 dB. Maybe old specs, but if so they should update their published info.

"I got 7.5 dB from the manuals on Pass Labs web site. They state both the XP 10 and XP 20 gain as 7.5 dB. "

Where did you see it in the manual?

All I see is "-73dB to +10dB" in the specs and the manual.