Pass Labs Debuts Two New Models At AXPONA 2018 

Pass Labs say that “we don’t change our products unless we feel that the changes are significant improvements over previous versions”. At AXPONA This year they are launching a new series of preamplifiers, the XP-22 Preamp and the XP-27 Phono.

Replacing the XP-20 Preamplifier that was introduced in 2008, the new XP-22 uses double shielded, low-noise toroidal transformers in an external supply connected via aviation-grade circular connectors using silver over oxygen-free copper. The power supply is dual mono, with two transformers.

The gain circuitry continues to use transistors from Toshiba but has a larger, higher-biased, output stage like the Xs Preamp, and includes auto bias. The volume control is a single stage instead of two stages and has more range. Suggested Retail Price: $9,500.

The twin-chassis XP-27 Phono Preamp uses double-shielded, low-noise toroidal transformers in an external supply, connected via aviation-grade circular connectors using silver over oxygen-free copper.

The power supply is dual mono with two transformers. The XP-27 input and gain circuitry are similar to that found in the Xs Phono. Suggested Retail Price: $11,500.

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