Having owned the PASS Ono, the Aleph P, the X2.5 and the the X1, I tend to agree that the volume change increments are greater that I would prefer. I am still using the Aleph 0s and wish I had taken up Nelson's offer to lower its sensitivity, which is the other possibility to be able to play at low volumes.
Pass Labs X-1, X2.5 preamp volume increments.
I have a xa30.5 and have been contemplating picking up a used X generation preamp. I think likely that particular generation because the next is generally more than I would like to spend. XP-10 etc. And interestingly the XP-10 does not have tape in/output--- you have to go to the XP-20 to have that which will cost even more.
My question is quite simple and were I able to hear the pre in my system I would immediately know my answer. I have read the manual and notice that volume graduation is around 2 -3 db and this possibly may be inadequate when trying to volume down to a barely audible volume---such as I would need for my bedroom system. I often keep music on into the night and turn it off at some point in the early am. It would not be an issue in the main system because essentially just dont play at barely audible levels so I may still go for one if there are reports of a less than ideal volume range. Do those who have used the X-1 or X-2.5 find the volume control lacking in incremental attenuation? I do notice that many preamps in the $4 to $6k range often have volume increments of .5db.. Some , I forget which, possibly BAT actually will have .5db at the lower end of the spectrum and when going up to higher volume will increase 1-2 db .
Appreciate any experience others have had regarding this.
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My question is quite simple and were I able to hear the pre in my system I would immediately know my answer. I have read the manual and notice that volume graduation is around 2 -3 db and this possibly may be inadequate when trying to volume down to a barely audible volume---such as I would need for my bedroom system. I often keep music on into the night and turn it off at some point in the early am. It would not be an issue in the main system because essentially just dont play at barely audible levels so I may still go for one if there are reports of a less than ideal volume range. Do those who have used the X-1 or X-2.5 find the volume control lacking in incremental attenuation? I do notice that many preamps in the $4 to $6k range often have volume increments of .5db.. Some , I forget which, possibly BAT actually will have .5db at the lower end of the spectrum and when going up to higher volume will increase 1-2 db .
Appreciate any experience others have had regarding this.
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