Pass Labs XP-20 or Audio Research Ref 3?

Who's compared the two in your system?
Please let me know. Thanks

alan206-28-2013 8:27pm

jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,982 posts 06-30-2013 at 04:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Agree with Bo1972. I had the X250 for 7 years and liked it very much, but the upgrade to the X250.5 was significant.
charles1dad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,250 posts 07-01-2013 at 03:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bo, This Pass amplifier has been modified to a .5 version if you read Alan's system description. Regards,
bo1972 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,789 posts 07-01-2013 at 09:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Clear, thanks
barrysandy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 192 posts 07-03-2013 at 03:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Nothing wrong with the highs in the XP-20 - a little more emphasis on leading edge than the ARC. I don't mean to suggest the pre-amp is bright or siblant. You already know it isn't if you own it. As typical with tubes, ARC highs have a little more airiness, and sweetness. This may be great for female vocals, less so for hard rock guitar solos. It would be best if you could listen yourself and compare.
alan2 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 88 posts 07-04-2013 at 11:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you all for getting back to me regarding my post. Have a great July 4th.