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

