But my experience with this preamp has been great, and the sound quality is better than I expected for the price

Sound quality is great.

The hum is gone, the volume is full throated, and the sound quality is superb

It is wonderful sound quality

Excellent quality, no pop/click issues.

However, after using it now for a couple of months, and after having replace my MM needle for a MC needle of much greater quality, I do notice its limitations

Sound quality of the XPS 1 was clean, bright, and strong.

Good quality/performance for the price.

Bottom line about the size of a large chocolate candy bar and roughly about the same weight, nice build quality, gold connectors...

Very well made with superb sound quality