I have the ASR Basis Exclusive, which is great and has two separate phono stages. I am not sure whether you are referring to this one or the ASR Basic one, which is much smaller and cheaper. I haven't heard the Pass. The ASR is very expensive, as is the 25, but can be found used.The ASR weighs 75 pounds, so is unlikely to be stolen.In this price range you expect excellence so system matching and taste are the deciding factors.
