Ayre KX-R and Pass Labs X 20 comparison ?

I demoed both the XP-20 and the KX-R for a week back to back and although the XP-20 was just fine in many area's , it didn't open a window on music the way the KX-R did . The KX-R sounded more like music and less like electronics than any component I've heard or owned , solid state or tube , including the Audio Research Ref 3 it replaced , I bought the KX-R . After A few months it even sounded better than the demo unit that I was told was fully run in .
It's hard to judge dollar value when components are this far apart , but I'm more than satisfied , I guess thats all that really matters .
Regards Tim

Hello Philip , Cd player is an Ayre C5mp, DAC is Audio Research's DAC8, there introduced to each other by a Shunyada ZYTRON Python A.E.S. digital interconnect, Power cords are Shunyada Anacondas. Analog rig is a SME 20/12 , Manley Steelhead phono stage, although we moved the analog rig and riggins to are lake spot a short time ago. Amp is a Levinson #532H. There's more info and junk on my System link. I've moved since the pictures were taken and the system has gone threw many changes.
I know what your saying about the X 20, it punches above it's class price wise, and it's a great amp on nearly any level. What swayed me to the KX-R was the way it removed itself from the signal path. A few audiophile friends, remarked that it was like moving ahead several rows at a concert.
Regards