Pass Laboratories XP-10 and XP-20 2-Channel Preamplifiers

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Pass Laboratories XP-20

Pass Laboratories XP-20

Summary

  • Product Name: XP-10 and XP-20
  • Manufacturer: Pass Laboratories
  • Review Date: January 09, 2009 01:30
  • MSRP: $5,250 and $8,600
  • First Impression: Pretty Cool
Specifications

Specifications

XP-10

XP-20

Gain

1 / 10 dB

3 / 9 dB

No. Volume control steps

64

63

Freq. Response

-3 dB @ 2Hz, -3 dB @ 60kHz

-3 dB @ 2Hz, -3 dB @ 60kHz

Distortion

approx. 0.001%

approx. 0.001%

Maximum Output Voltage

7V single-ended, 15V Balanced

7V single-ended, 15V Balanced

Output Impedance

200 ohms single-ended, 1K/leg balanced

200 ohms single-ended, 1K/leg balanced

Input Impedance

48K single-ended, 48K per leg balanced

48K single-ended, 48K per leg balanced

Number of gain paths

4

4

Input voltage before overload

11 volts

11 volts

CMRR

approx. -60 dB @ 1 kHz

approx. -60 dB @ 1 kHz

Output Noise Floor

less than 0.5 uV

less than 0.5 uV

Crosstalk

-85 dB

-95 dB

Inputs

2 balanced, 3 single-ended

2 balanced, 3 single-ended

Tape loop

no

yes

External Amp turn-on

no

yes

Remote control

yes

yes

Power Supply

Internal

External

Power Consumption

20 Watts

25 Watts

No. of Chassis

1

2

Chassis Dimensions

1 @ 17" W x 12" D x 4" H

2 @ 17" W x 12" D x 4" H

Shipping Weight

28

55


Executive Overview

xp-10Pass Laboratories exhibited its high-end XP-10 and XP-20 2-channel preamplifiers which feature Pass Labs signature beveled billet aluminum front panels. Building upon the XP-10, the XP-20 upgrades to an isolated power supply to further enhance its performance. Both the XP-10 and XP-20 are housed in sleek chassis of brushed aluminum, measuring 17 inches wide by 12 inches deep by 4 inches high. The XP-20 has a second matching chassis for its external power supply, which can be turned on using the remote control. Both preamps furnish two balanced and three single-ended inputs. Like all Pass Laboratories designs, these products minimize the number of components and stages in the signal path, a design choice that is intended to reproduce the purist fidelity possible.

Specifications:

Specifications

XP-10

XP-20

Gain

1 / 10 dB

3 / 9 dB

No. Volume control steps

64

63

Freq. Response

-3 dB @ 2Hz, -3 dB @ 60kHz

-3 dB @ 2Hz, -3 dB @ 60kHz

Distortion

approx. 0.001%

approx. 0.001%

Maximum Output Voltage

7V single-ended, 15V Balanced

7V single-ended, 15V Balanced

Output Impedance

200 ohms single-ended, 1K/leg balanced

200 ohms single-ended, 1K/leg balanced

Input Impedance

48K single-ended, 48K per leg balanced

48K single-ended, 48K per leg balanced

Number of gain paths

4

4

Input voltage before overload

11 volts

11 volts

CMRR

approx. -60 dB @ 1 kHz

approx. -60 dB @ 1 kHz

Output Noise Floor

less than 0.5 uV

less than 0.5 uV

Crosstalk

-85 dB

-95 dB

Inputs

2 balanced, 3 single-ended

2 balanced, 3 single-ended

Tape loop

no

yes

External Amp turn-on

no

yes

Remote control

yes

yes

Power Supply

Internal

External

Power Consumption

20 Watts

25 Watts

No. of Chassis

1

2

Chassis Dimensions

1 @ 17" W x 12" D x 4" H

2 @ 17" W x 12" D x 4" H

Shipping Weight

28

55

The XP-10 and XP-20 Preamplifiers are available now from authorized Pass Labs dealers at suggested retail prices of $5,250 and $8,600, respectively.

For more information, visit www.passlabs.com.

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