Ayre KX-R and Pass Labs X 20 comparison ?

Hello Joeinid,
Thank you.
I operate Spectrons MIII MKII with tubed preamps.
Installed the Pass XP-10 and found out that I do not need any subs in my system anymore, because the XP-10 really exposed my bass response.
Pls let me know how you find your new KX-R. Enjoy.

Terry, I had XP-20 before and using KX-R currently. KX-R has better sound stage, better conference, sonically, I think XP-20 is nearly on par with KX-R.

I wonder how the new XP-30 will compare against the K-XR?

I demoed both the XP-20 and the KX-R for a week back to back and although the XP-20 was just fine in many area's , it didn't open a window on music the way the KX-R did . The KX-R sounded more like music and less like electronics than any component I've heard or owned , solid state or tube , including the Audio Research Ref 3 it replaced , I bought the KX-R . After A few months it even sounded better than the demo unit that I was told was fully run in .
It's hard to judge dollar value when components are this far apart , but I'm more than satisfied , I guess thats all that really matters .
Regards Tim

hi Tmsorosk, can i know what cdp /turntable and amp that you pair KX-R with? given the big price difference, is XP-20 value for money judging on their rather similar big openness airy soundstage? thanks