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Which Pre/power combo?

I am currently using a ML37/ML360S,Revel F52,Kimber 3035,KS1130 xlr and a Primare a30.1 amp.

Now is time to move to a pre/power with preferably over 500w,the question is which s/s pair would be best?

On the short list are either the ML320S/380S/326S with eitherML336/432

Or the pass labs X1 with X250.5/X350.5

I will be buying pre owned in the UK since the new prices are very high for the above units,so demoing will be hard.

I would prefer a sound baised on the warm side!

Any opinions or other alternatives wecome,thanks.
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cfjohn
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The Pass XA series is spectacular, more musical than the X series. No tubes to mess with! My system couples this with the Joule Electra 150 tube preamp for an excellant system "match". The remote handles balance and volume with steps that allow good adjustments. I'd suggest you start by auditioning these, however, I bought the Pass XA 60 based only on what I read and am completely pleased. In fact, I bought the Joule based on descriptions on the internet...also completely pleased. Good luck with your new system.
Chuck
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