Pass Labs XP-10, in near mint condition

The XP10 is an entry level preamp that hits high above its status and has an absolutely lovely sound that has challenged both my CJ ET-5 and Premier amps as in; it beat them in many categories. buyer pays all paypal fees of 2.99% and shipping is to lower 48 states; with suggestion to pay more for Express shipping out west due to trains and trucks; jostling. Experience says it is the very best foot forward. Shipping is based on Ground. 

Look it up and there are many reviews and accolades on the XP10. From ENJOY THE MUSIC -  " After experiencing the XP-10 in my review system I found myself constantly looking around for persons unknown who might be lurking outside my house for a chance to drop by when no one was at home and well you get the idea. Maybe it was for me to find a big dog with a large bark that loves music. As you can by now guess it was a sad day when the XP-10 left my home to return to the factory. Do not let this preamplifier slip by you, give it a listen but remember afterwards you might just feel the urge to put some extra locks on that front door for a little added extra security. As for the XA60.5's they also are a high-end product worth auditioning and brought tears to my eyes when placed back into their respective boxes for return shipping back to the factory. Not only did they mesmerize me with their sonic attributes but their physical appearance won me over as well. You have just got to love those side fins extending upwards towards the clouds and that gorgeous faceplate with their large recessed meters that "don't go to zero".

This pair of preamplifier/amplifiers sounded close to a tube setup without having to actually use tubes in your system. An extended vast soundscape, holographic imaging, precise placement of musicians in the soundstage, instruments heard with excellent truth of timbre and vocal reproduction to die for, please how much more do you really need? If the answer is well maybe just a little my suggestion is to look upwards in the Pass Labs lineup to some more powerful amplifiers and perhaps even a step or two upwards in their preamplifier position to see what might be possible. For my money though these hit a comfortable price point while giving back an incredible amount of sonic pleasure. To top it all off this was my first review where only the factory supplied power cords were used instead of expensive aftermarket ones. During the review it never even dawned on me to try upgrading the sound by experimenting with ultra-expensive power cords as they sounded so good without. This one is a definite no brainer and both come HIGHLY RECOMMENDED whether purchased separately or better yet together as a system. Do not pass over these two creations of Wayne Colburn and Nelson Pass without so much as an audition for they seemed destined to become classics in their own right to fly off the production lines as fast as they are produced.

From POSITIVE FEEDBACK: The XP-10 played nice with my occasionally unfriendly speakers. It was very comfortable to have in my system and I have welcomed every minute. The XP-10 was nuanced, balanced, and a pleasure to listen to, with amazing bass depth. It delivered very good tone and fine timbre, excellent macro dynamics, and bass that easily digs way below 40Hz. While it does not have a "tubey" signature, I would expect tube lovers could cotton to it, and without issue. While its texture was rich, the "body" of images isn't as palpable as some tube gear. But, if that's important to you, there are other offerings. My experience with the XP-10, like a longer marriage, isn't necessarily as spectacular as a first date, but it is so much more authentic as an experience and so much richer as a choice. 

www.passlabs.com/preamplifier/xp-10