Wyred 4 Sound STP Special Edition Vs. Pass X-1

I'll be getting my X1 back from Pass Labs tomorrow. Like you I had considered replacing it, but after I spoke with Wayne and Kent at Pass it seemed like a general checkout and refurbishment might be a cheap way to get it back to its peak condition. Kent said that in fact it was not performing up to factory specifications because of some parts aging, which have now all been replaced. He said "you should be surprised with the result". One more day.

What did that run Tonyptony?

Heya' Tony- Did you get your X-1 back? Is it sounding better?

Vinw-
I did get the Calypso. I have only had it for about 24 hours and am working out the bugs. It is used, so it is already broken in. I am really happy with the sound as of yet. It sounds so different from the X-1 I can't get over it. I love my X-1, don't get me wrong. The Calypso is so much more involving. It has great detail and bass like the Pass, but with air and bloom. The sounds really have an air around them. The balance control is not as fully "balance-able" as on the X-1, and the X-1's unity gain works better, although this may be because I have not figured it out properly on the Calypso.

Srwooten,

I appreciate your initial thoughts, and agree that both preamps totally sound different and each has its own wonderful character and tonality. Keep us updated. Thanks!