Pass XP-10 vs. Conrad Johnson ET3-SE

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I have heard both of these pre-amps. The CJ ET3-SE was mated w/ the CJ classic 60 power amp on B&W speakers.
The Pass Labs XP-10 was mated to a Pass Labs 100.5 on TAD speakers. Both presentations were excellent, from top to bottom. Each set-up did not miss any octaves. Resolution was outstanding. Gear of this quality must be properly matched w/ the best cables/power cords.

I feel the CJ is a very nice sonic match w/ Pass Labs.
If you can, listen to the gear prior to buying. Keep me posted & happy listening. -JA

The 30.5 plus XP10 is an outstanding pair. Run a balanced line between the 2 and you will get the most out of your 30.5

I just bought XA 30.5 Amp N XP 20 preamp did not set up yet,
but they will match both being Pass. I have heard people on
hear talking about matching there pass amp with Conrad Johnson preamps including the ET3-SE...i understand this i myself recently matched a Parasound Halo A21 PowerAmp with a
Modwrigh LS100 Preamp on my Martin Logan Speakers with KimberKable n it sounded great...But my thinking with the Pass XA30.5 Class A PowerAmp...it will sound nice n Warm n
smooth on its own...it should not need tube preamp to warm it up...so i went went with pass XP20 Preamp...feel it will
sound real good on my Martin Logan Theos speakers...Remember
Class A sound is like tube in many ways...

I would go with the xp-10 for system synergy reasons but either one will sound fantastic. And you can take advantage of the XLR connectors with the Pass.