Moon North Collection Versus Pass Labs X350 - Which would have that liquid sound?

Question.... Has anyone heard both the Moon Amp 861/891 preamp and the Pass Labs X350 amp and x22 preamp?

I would like to know which one would have more of a liquid sound?

dman77704-03-2026 5:27pm

audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,852 posts 04-15-2026 at 02:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @dman777 equipment will influence your choice of music. It might not be what you like. Do it the right way - let your choice of music dictate what equipment matches best with it. Pairing a full sounding preamp with the moon amp might get you there. Pass preamp or a nice tube pre like one of the audio research choices with warmer cables could be the ticket.
audiopacer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 75 posts 04-15-2026 at 10:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Try the 891 if you can. I had the 761/791 and for sure the 791 is not a warm and soft source. It is very revealing and transparent with hardly any character (neutral). The 891 might have more density, weight but if you think the Luxman is bright, tread carefully.
dman777 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 188 posts 06-01-2026 at 01:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just wanted to mention I heard a pair of Pass Labs monoblocks on DynAudios. Sounded dry and boring. Was not impressed.
kennyc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,860 posts 06-04-2026 at 02:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 tube preamp Maybe Modwright Analog Bridge
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