pass TM XP-10 Owner’s Manual April 8, 2008 XP-10 Owner’s Manual 1
Introduction The XP-10 is an ultra high quality line-stage audio preamplifier featuring remote control and internal power supply. The XP-10 minimizes the number of components in the signal path, and yet retains exemplary objective performance specifications. It pushes the edge of the art by exploring how much subjective quality is obtainable with unique circuit elements applied in innovative ways.
Pass Laboratories has redesigned the remote control to allow direct access to the most frequently wanted control functions, thus simplifying and enhancing product operation. The new remote control codes have been carefully selected to minimize the impact on other remote controlled electronic devices, allowing for more carefree product placement.
ADVISORY There is an Extremely Small (but Non-zero) Chance That, Through a Process Know as Tunneling, This Product May Spontaneously Disappear from Its Present Location and Reappear at Any Random Place within the Universe, Including Your Neighbor’s Domicile. The Manufacturer Will Not Be Responsible for Any Damages, Inconvenience or Mental Anguish That May Result.
10 watts during operation. Please verify that the indicated voltage requirement of this preamplifier is consistent with the utility voltage at your location. We have provided a standard IEC AC power cord that fits into the IEC 320 line receptacle at the rear of the preamplifier chassis. The preamplifier is equipped for operation with an earth ground provided by the users AC outlet. Do not defeat this ground.
The front panel mode switch cycles the preamplifier and it’s display through 2 different functions. These two functions are as follows: Input, and Gain. The two Select switches (designated by left and right pointing arrows) then alter the displayed active function. When the mode button is set to input (default mode), the left right arrows select for inputs 1 through 5. Input 5 is unique in that it is linked with the Home Theater (Unity Gain) function.
and speakers. The gain control toggles between two settings, offset from one another by 10 dB. The high gain selects +10 dB and the low selects 0 dB as the maximum volume (step 64) setting. We suggest that you let your ears determine which setting conveys the most sonic benefit in your system. Hi gain may be appropriate for sources that output less than 2 volts rms single ended and 4 volts rms balanced.
PASS THRU: Pushing this button twice, sets the pre-amplifier to it’s default low gain setting, selects volume step 64 (0 dB) and input 5. We have intentionally made this command a two step operation such that you will not accidentally select this command with it’s associated high volume. Pressing the button once will bring up the question of “YES” on the display. If you are sure that you wish to access the pass through function, press the button a second time.
Muting relays, which delay connection during turn-on and shut off the output when insufficient power supply is available to maintain regulation, guard the output of the preamplifier and offer protection to the power-amplifier and loudspeakers. The XP-10 consists of a single chassis. For more information please contact: Pass Laboratories Inc. P.O. Box 219, 24449 Foresthill Rd., Foresthill, CA 95631 Tel: 530.367.3690 Fax: 530.369.2193 www.passlabs.com © 2008 Pass Laboratories Inc.
XP-10 Specifications Gain 0dB or 10dB selectable Freq. Response -3 dB @ 2 Hz, -3 dB at @ 60 kHz Distortion < .1 % THD typically <.
Warranty Information Please check with the factory-authorized distributor in the country you are purchasing this product for specific warranty information. All Pass Laboratories products purchased from an authorized Pass Laboratories dealer in North America are covered by a transferable, limited 3-year warranty. This warrantee includes all parts and labor charges incurred at the repair facility in addition to return shipping to the domestic customer, exclusive of subsequent damages.
For your protection please read the following: Water and moisture: Electrical devices should not be used near water ( as per example, near a bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement or swimming pool ). Care should be taken such that objects do not have the opportunity to fall, and that liquid is never spilled onto or into the device enclosure through openings.
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