Pass Labs XP-10 & XP-20 preamps

As I was browsing for information on the Pass XP-20, I found this web site with a German review of the XP-20. Just copy and paste the url into your browser and it should translate into English.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.evmag.fr/site.php%3Fpage%3Daudio58&ei=5tPCSbf2IojHnQePxOi0Cg&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=7&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dpass%2Blabs%2Bxp20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D20

"The Absolute Sound" magazine just published a thorough review of the PASS XP20 (& XA160.5) in their current April/May issue. The Reviewer claimed both components to be among the best available and bought both! PASS has knocked-the-cover-off-the-ball with their current line-up.

I heard both the XP-10 and XP -20 extensively just a week ago. The X-P-20 was part of a system that used the XA 100.5 monos and X 600.5 monos.

I got to try the X-P10 in my system. Sorry folks, but the Fire preamp I am using in my system was the Clear winner.

I just traded in my X-1 for the new XP-20. It is still breaking in, but it is clearly superior and is an incredible combination with the XA100.5. It is difficult to describe, but I think it is more about what it does not do than what it does. It is extremely quiet and neutral. I hear much more of what is on the record and what I hear is more involving.