Pass Labs X-1, X-2, X-0

I have to agree with Jtinn. Had a X-0, and was a bit disappointed and sold it. Lach of depth, resolution and warmth. were apparent. I had used it for 8 months and Pass Labs kept on telling me give it time ,the break in period. After spending $7K from a dealer, I don't think so. X-0 is nice to look at, but that's about it. I went back to a Threshold Fet 10E and found it to be a better performer.

I disagree. I recently bought an x-1 and x-ono, replacing an Aleph P and Aleph ono, and found them warmer,richer and quieter; and the Alephs were no slouch. In case you haven't seen it, the last Absolute Sound had a section entitled Golden Ear Awards, and in it Tony Cordesman gave a capsule review to the x-1 and x-ono, and said he thought they were the state of the art.

Haven't heard them but suspect they provide a very neutral clear sound on a dead silent back ground. You probably get Sonic Frontiers Line 3 performance but with no tube maintenance requirements.

I own an X-0. I'm very pleased with it's sound, although its operation is a bit quirky. I haven't compared it (over time using the same speakers, cables, amplifier, etc.) with other preamplifiers, but who really has?

The X1 working with my Aleph 2s is an experience i wish could be shared by all who love music.