Want new phono amp, what should I buy?

I've got the Pass Xono with the XP20 and XA.5 amps. It' a good match. I've read that the XP15 is better than the Xono and the XP25 is a significant improvement over that. Remember that one convenience of the XP25 is the easy loading via front panel knobs. Spend some time finding the best settings for your system before making any buying decisions. Also, these units are meant to be on 24/7 and I was told that to sound their best they need to be on for a few days at least, so keep them both plugged in while evaluating their performance. You might also want to contact Kent at Pass for advice.

Please let us know what you think of these Pass units once you've had them in for a while.

Any updates?

If you want tubes, try the TRON Seven phono. Top class boutique Brit phono stage distributed by Jeff at Highwater Sound, NYC.

What about the AMR PH77 tube phono ? It is truly a great unit, with the usual bloom, transparent n body that u can only get with tubes.

However, it is NOT slow - in fact, it does not lack pace

Moreover, u can adjust gain n loading, all from the convenience of the remote. it has 24 diff. RIAA curves to choose from too

Hope this helps ...

If it is in your budget I would get the Coincident Technology Phono Stage. It lists at $5,500 and is the best performing phono stage I have ever heard. It also has an extra input to use as you wish.

Greg