Pass Preamps

i had a pass x2.5 preamp and plinius sa-102 for a brief period. to me, the pass preamp was just too cold and analytical sounding to my ears. i'm currently using a supratek chardonnay for pre and a pair of cary slm-200 for amps so my leaning is towards the more "romantic" side as it were. i do miss the punchiness of the plinius though.

The couple I heard were really nice.

I owned the X-1 and X-250 for many years. It was one of the best SS preamps and amps that I heard especially for the used prices they go for. To me a SS component will not sound the same as a tube unit. You gain some benefits with each so it is up to what you prefer. The Pass gear mates very well together.

Happy Listening.

I have owned several items over the years that were part of the Nelson Pass progression of products. From the Nakamichi SR series to Threshold and Pass.....all were among the best in their time and category.  I would guess you would be satisfied with any of the pre-amps Mr. Pass was part of.

Jump on Pass preamp asap its GREAT.