Experience with the Pass Labs XP-15 phono stage?

IF you can swing it, go all the way and get the XP-25! That's what I plan on doing! :D

Dave,
Unfortunately my budget won't allow for that...and if I have the $$ I would have to consider the ARC Ref Phono 2 SE!

I see, Lanetim, well it was such a mere suggestion. Good luck to you whatever you choose...

I meant "just a suggestion" lol.

Swanny,

I've had the XP-15 in my system for 3 days, so it is still breaking in. I can tell there is an absence of grain, and the sound is very clean. However, at this point it does not have the excitement and 'air' around percussive elements like triangles and cymbals, and the beautiful midrange which the PH7 has in spades.

Did you notice this with your XP-15, and did it develop with further break-in?

Thanks
Tim