Pass Labs XP-22

Description

The new design uses low-noise, double-shielded toroidal transformers in an external power supply

The new design uses dual-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 featuring lower radiated and mechanical noise. Noise is the most prominent part of THD+N at low levels, so by reducing noise we obtain better resolution and dynamics.

The gain circuit still uses our favourite Toshiba transistors, but it has a larger, higher-biased output stage, like the Xs preamplifier, and includes auto-bias.

The larger output stage makes longer and multiple cable runs easier to manage and gives us the advantage of simplifying our single-ended output circuit while increasing performance.

The volume control is single-stage instead of two-stage and has more range; it is quieter and more precise. This is the same volume control used in the XP-30.

Overall, this makes it a quieter, more neutral, musical and versatile control centre for your system.

The XP-22 measures spectacularly well, but it really stands out sonically.

Specifications:

• Total gain: 9.3dB balanced
• Remote: yes
• Tickets: 5
• Exits: 2
• Input impedance: 22K ohms
• Energy consumption: 40 watts
• Chassis number: 2
• Dimensions, each chassis: 43.18 x 30.48 x 10.16
• Weight: 18.14