Pass Labs Xs preamplifier VS. XP-30

Anymore thoughts on XS Preamp, XP30 or XP32 ?
Also comparison to ARC, VAC or Luxman preamps?

Hi everyone,

(1) will the adjustable output gain control (Slave Main output) degrade the quality of sound when using bi-amping configuration?

(because there is one more "volume control" on the signal path)

(2) Is there any difference between the volume control and output gain control of these two preamps.?

Does anyone know that?

thank you!

I say go with the Xs. Or, you could buy a Toyota 4Runner SUV. Either one.

hi Jafant,

Do you mean these preamps (XP-20, XP-30 and Xs) have no significant differences in their sounding character?

thanks!

thank you Tobes and Jafant!

Believer,

let's just say that I am a believer (no pun) in the Pass brand. Earlier this year I had the pleasure of spending some time w/ the XP-20 pre amp. It is hard to imagine anything better ...like the XP-30 or Xs...whichever model you choose you will be rewarded in pure bliss.
Keep us posted and happy listening!

The Anthony Cordesman TAS review compares the XS to XP-30.
He concludes its better.
But in my reading of the review, it seems you're paying a lot of $'s for that last 1% of improvement.

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/pass-xs-preamp-and-xs-300-mono-power-amplifiers/?page=3

any response? thanks!