Xp10

HiFi Si · 31st October 2008, 11:10 AM

I am looking at the XP10 to complement my recent addition of an X350.5 (which I am delighted with)

I currently have an Adcom GFP-750 which has had the Blackgate treatment to good effect.

Problem is that I need to buy the XP10 unheard (new item tho)

Can anyone comment on listening to the XP10 and how it would compare to the GFP-750?

HiFi Si · 3rd November 2008, 06:23 AM

Ok, so in a moment of madness last Friday (ok, so it was my birthday!) I called the Pass retailler...

New XP10 arrives tomorrow..

Adcom goes into box and onto trademe

Will keep you posted on the outcome!

hifimaker · 3rd November 2008, 03:03 PM

I'm Sure you will be glad you made the upgrade. I'm not familiar with the new XP10 circuit, but it probably has improvements over the current X preamps that use the UGS gain stages. The Adcom 750 is very similar to the BOSOZ pre-amp circuit.

I bet you'll love the upgrade.

Let us know how it sounds!

-David

HiFi Si · 6th November 2008, 11:05 PM

Ok.... so I love the upgrade

Nelson and Wayne, you have done an excellent job here....

I installed the XP10 last night in place of the GFP-750 and immediately noticed:

openness
rhythm and timing!
Not 'bloated' - even tho I could not really accuse the Adcom of being this, in comparism it was..
Pride of ownership

This pre is really lovely.. I am really impressed with the build quality (esp the casework) and remote.

Rhythm to a lot of the music now made sense and the Pass seems really fast and also has wonderful and open soundstaging

It seems to just get out of the way and present the music.

Living in New Zealand makes it a challenge when you wish to listen to and purchase non mainsteam gear. I had to purchase the X350.5 and the XP10 unseen and unheard, but the NZ rep is quite helpful and I have the only XP10 in NZ.... But in both cases I am quite delighted

The only thing that surprised me was the noise floor of the XP10. The GFP was silent, but unmuted the XP10 is quite noisy when you get close to the tweeter - Nelson, can you please comment if this is normal, or should I investigate further??

cheers

Arlequen · 16th November 2008, 01:47 PM

Hello Guys,

It would be interesting to know the differences from XP10 and my Pass Labs X1
I have read online someone claims XP10 far superior of the X0.2 but I don't believe this .. "peut etre" equally good as mine X1 but no further

IMHO

Gabriele

HiFi Si · 10th January 2009, 02:55 AM

I have heard the XP10 compared to the 0.2.. Needless to say the 0.2 owner wants to upgrade!

Must say the XP10 and X350.5 is a nice combo

Arlequen · 10th January 2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HiFi Si
[B].. Needless to say the 0.2 owner wants to upgrade!

Thanks HiFi Si
I 'll wait for the X20 ... separated power supply

intouch1 · 27th September 2009, 03:58 PM

i just placed on order for an xp10 as well. i currently have an x.02 but felt it's time to upgrade.
apparently the xp10 far supercedes the x.0

wayne · 29th September 2009, 09:48 PM

The Adcom had it's volume control after the gain section.
In some case it made for lower noise. Noise and level are attenuated.

31st October 2008, 11:10 AM	#1
HiFi Si diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2008	Xp10 I am looking at the XP10 to complement my recent addition of an X350.5 (which I am delighted with) I currently have an Adcom GFP-750 which has had the Blackgate treatment to good effect. Problem is that I need to buy the XP10 unheard (new item tho) Can anyone comment on listening to the XP10 and how it would compare to the GFP-750?

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3rd November 2008, 06:23 AM	#2
HiFi Si diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2008	Ok, so in a moment of madness last Friday (ok, so it was my birthday!) I called the Pass retailler... New XP10 arrives tomorrow.. Adcom goes into box and onto trademe Will keep you posted on the outcome!

3rd November 2008, 03:03 PM	#3
hifimaker diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose	I'm Sure you will be glad you made the upgrade. I'm not familiar with the new XP10 circuit, but it probably has improvements over the current X preamps that use the UGS gain stages. The Adcom 750 is very similar to the BOSOZ pre-amp circuit. I bet you'll love the upgrade. Let us know how it sounds! -David

6th November 2008, 11:05 PM	#4
HiFi Si diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2008	Ok.... so I love the upgrade Nelson and Wayne, you have done an excellent job here.... I installed the XP10 last night in place of the GFP-750 and immediately noticed: openness rhythm and timing! Not 'bloated' - even tho I could not really accuse the Adcom of being this, in comparism it was.. Pride of ownership This pre is really lovely.. I am really impressed with the build quality (esp the casework) and remote. Rhythm to a lot of the music now made sense and the Pass seems really fast and also has wonderful and open soundstaging It seems to just get out of the way and present the music. Living in New Zealand makes it a challenge when you wish to listen to and purchase non mainsteam gear. I had to purchase the X350.5 and the XP10 unseen and unheard, but the NZ rep is quite helpful and I have the only XP10 in NZ.... But in both cases I am quite delighted The only thing that surprised me was the noise floor of the XP10. The GFP was silent, but unmuted the XP10 is quite noisy when you get close to the tweeter - Nelson, can you please comment if this is normal, or should I investigate further?? cheers

16th November 2008, 01:47 PM	#5
Arlequen diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brescia (Italy)	Hello Guys, It would be interesting to know the differences from XP10 and my Pass Labs X1 I have read online someone claims XP10 far superior of the X0.2 but I don't believe this .. "peut etre" equally good as mine X1 but no further IMHO Gabriele

10th January 2009, 02:55 AM	#6
HiFi Si diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2008	I have heard the XP10 compared to the 0.2.. Needless to say the 0.2 owner wants to upgrade! Must say the XP10 and X350.5 is a nice combo

27th September 2009, 03:58 PM	#8
intouch1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2009	i just placed on order for an xp10 as well. i currently have an x.02 but felt it's time to upgrade. apparently the xp10 far supercedes the x.0

29th September 2009, 09:48 PM	#9
wayne diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern California	The Adcom had it's volume control after the gain section. In some case it made for lower noise. Noise and level are attenuated.

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