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Has anyone heard the new Pass Labs XP-15 phono?

I traded in my Pass Ono for the Pass Xono and am very pleased with its clean, detailed and neutral sound. I'm curious if the new XP-15 is as much of an improvement over the Xono as the new Pass XP-10 preamp is over the X-1. I know the XP-15 has a built-in power supply (one-box). There will be a two-box verson (XP-25) later. Also, I think there are fewer cartidge loading options, but the switches are on the exterior of the unit, making it much easier to try different settings. Are there any reviews yet? Thanks.
peterayer
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dodgealum
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I'll be watching your thread closely since the XP15 is on the top of my audition list. I didn't know about the two box XP25 to follow so thanks.
chashas1
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Yep, I heard it, loved it. Sounded great in a variety of systems. Why their preamps aren't as good beats me...
would love to hear the two box deal coming out later.
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dodgealum
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Chashas1--can you give us some more input? What system did you hear it in? Were you able to compare to other phonostages? What table/arm and especially cartridge were being used? Sorry to grill you but I'm really curious about this unit and haven't had time to arrange a demo.

THANK YOU!
chashas1
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Hi, I'd rather not comment much further. I posted earlier on the thread for the new small amp, which I did not like, and got blasted for it. Suffice it to say I really liked this phono stage, using dynavector xv1-s and xx2. You should definitely arrange an audition if you're in the market.
peterayer OP
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Hi Chashas1,
I'm with Dodgealum and would be very interested to know what system you heard the XP-15 in. I've looked up your other postings and see that you didn't really like the Pass XA30.5 or their preamps. That's fine but makes your above comment about the XP-15 that much more intriguing. Have you heard the Pass XOno, or other phono amps, and compared it too the XP-15? Could you describe what exactly it was that you liked about the XP-15? Would love to know more specifics as I'm considering upgrading from the XOno. Thanks.
Peter
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