lexicon mc12b vs.pass labs x1

I have actually owned the X1 and the lexicon and the answer is YES it will blow away the lexicon for 2 channel stereo listening.

There are problems though incorporatiing Pass Labs products due to the remote is not macro friendly. Only ups downs lefts rights and its a pain so I sold my X1 a few weeks after buying it. But the sound was great

Lexiconphile

I have a Lex 12B. When I moved into my now house 5 years ago my 2 ch source was a Wadia 860. I tried using the dacs/pre function from the 12B but the Wadia was clearly better. The Wadia drove Pass Aleph 2s.

Got back into LPs a couple years ago and now use an AR Ref 2MkII. If you are looking for the best 2 chanel performance you have to get a good 2 ch preamp IMO. No doubt in my mind, the Pass pre/s would be a clear step up for 2 ch.

Terry