Preamps
Our flagship preamplifier, this two chassis design begins with the technologies pioneered in the XP-10 and expands upon them. Tight, realistic bass is reproduced alongside the most chaotic crescendos, all within a holographic soundstage presenting instruments and voices with unprecedented spatial accuracy. The XP-20’s second chassis houses the power supply separate from the signal path, allowing for additional improvements in definition and clarity while lowering noise. A true state of the art preamplifier.
A single chassis line-stage preamplifier, the XP-10 replaces the widely respected X-1 in our product line. Featuring brand new circuit topology by noted designer Wayne Colburn, the XP-10 gives weight to highly dynamic passages, clearly and accurately reproduces bass, and allows the music to reside within a refined, balanced soundstage. An outstanding value, the XP-10 can easily be the last preamplifier you will ever need.
Since 1997 Pass Laboratories as been respected for building some of the finest phono stages in the audio industry. the transition from Aleph Ono, through X-ono and now to the XP-15 and XP-25 represents a sophistication and maturation of both thinking and component evolution.
An ultra high-quality, line-stage audio preamplifier with a unique second chassis that houses an external power supply.
It’s ideal for both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, and presents in a new dimension in performance.
Each new design of that evolution has brought a steady improvement in measured metrics such as diminished background noise and has contributed to a sonic image presented with improved resolution and additional sonic ease.
The popular advent of the moving coil cartridge demanded all this as well as higher available gain. Each successive generation of Pass Laboratories phone-stage has addressed the special needs of these cartridges, while maintaining the ability to bring out the best in more conventional high output moving magnet cartridges as well.
The twin chassis Xp-25 eclipses the already exceptional performance of the XP-15. the Xp-25 boasts adjustable gain, two separate inputs, a low cut filter, mute feature, resistive and capacitive loading all on the front panel for easy access. With the XP-25 you will discover a whole new dimension of dynamics, inner detail and spectral richness.
In the years since the launch of our original phono preamplifier, the Xono, designer Wayne Colburn developed a number of technological advancements in the realm of phono stages, many of which are now embodied by the XP-15. Combining improved performance with a sleek, single chassis design; the XP-15 offers higher resolution, better low frequency control, and tight dynamics with an expansive soundstage and silent background. With the resurgence of high quality vinyl in recent years, there has been no better time to spin vinyl as was meant to be heard.
The single chassis XP-15 easily beats the sonioc performance of it’s predecessor the X-ono. Like some great musicians… we get requests! you spoke, we listened so you can listen better. Now, a design at the intersection of excellence and convenience.