Ayre KX-R and Pass Labs X 20 comparison ?

I can't answer directly (just yet) but I had an XP-10 for almost two years and am temporarily using my Thor TA-1000 tube pre with my Spectrons until my KX-R comes in. I have Spectron Musician III Mk2 mono blocks and can't wait until I hook up the KX-R to them in 10 days to 2 weeks. I liked the XP-10 while I had it, but not enough to keep it. I was going to go to the XP-20 but it only has 1 pair XLR outputs and I do not want to use Y-adapters with the Spectrons. The KX-R offers dual XLR's and it sounded superb paired with MX-R mono blocks and B&W 803 or 804 diamond speakers (don't remember what model and I wasn't a big B&W fan). I think the KX-R will be better than the XP-20 based on my experience with the XP-10. The KX-R seemed to have the best of solid state and tubes without the hassle. I hope this helps a little.

Hello Joeinid,
Thank you.
I operate Spectrons MIII MKII with tubed preamps.
Installed the Pass XP-10 and found out that I do not need any subs in my system anymore, because the XP-10 really exposed my bass response.
Pls let me know how you find your new KX-R. Enjoy.

Terry, I had XP-20 before and using KX-R currently. KX-R has better sound stage, better conference, sonically, I think XP-20 is nearly on par with KX-R.