I totally agree with the service from Pass. I used to own a X0 preamp and they were always extremely helplful on the phone with regards to my questions. If you are interested in a Pass CD player you should look into buying a used Pass D1 DAC. They have been discontinued due to availability of parts. The product was designed using top quality parts and the Pass people did not want to compromise the unti with cheaper parts so they shelved it. They can sometimes be found used for around $2000. It was designed as a statement digital product and is one of the best DACS on the market to this day.
Pete
Pete