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Pass Labs XP-10 Preamplifier - As Traded
Condition: Used. Some scratches to chassis top only (See photos)
Includes: Remote, manual, original inner and outer carton
SN: 25754
Includes 90 day (3 month) warranty
Overview
Pass Labs XP-10 is a fully balanced solid state preamplifier, operating two gain stages in pure class A with no global negative feedback.
It uses an electronic micro-controller that reads an optical encoder to adjust levels across 83 steps in roughly 1 dB increments.
The power supply and audio circuitry are carefully laid out within the chassis to minimise unwanted interaction.
Input 5 can be used in a pass-through (bypass) mode for easy integration into a multi-channel home theatre setup.
Specification
Overall Gain -65 dB to +10 dB
Cross-talk -90 dB, 1 kHz Ref 1V
Volume Steps 83
Signal to Noise Ratio < -110 dB, Ref 5V
Remote Yes
Power Consumption (Watts) 10
Inputs 5
Number of Chassis 1
Outputs 2
Dimensions, Each Chassis 43.18W × 30.48D × 10.16H cm
Frequency Response -3dB @ 2 Hz and 60 kHz
Weight (LBS) 20
Input Impedance 96k bal, 48k single-ended
Shipping Box Dim 58.42 x 45.72 x 25.4 cm
Output Impedance 1000 Ohm bal, 150 Ohm SE
Shipping Weight: 11.34
CMRR -60 dB, 1 kHz
AUDIO CONNECTION QUALITY GUARANTEE
✔️Comprehensive three month warranty on Trade In's*
✔️Passed our checks for functionality
✔️A full inspection noting for any defects
✔️A full completeness check for all included parts and accessories
A$3,900 sits right on the median of recent used AUD asks for this model, so it reads as a fair market price rather than a steal or an overreach. For a preamp that sold new well above this level, that makes the listing sensible and easy to justify if the unit is clean and functioning properly.
The XP-10 is well regarded for its transparent, low-noise presentation and strong control, with enough refinement to suit serious systems without adding obvious personality. At this price, the real upside is getting a respected Pass Labs linestage at an honest entry point; if it’s been well cared for and comes complete, it’s a straightforward buy for someone who values quality over flash.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Pass Labs, an American high-end audio powerhouse, traces its origins to 1991 when legendary designer Nelson Pass founded the company in his California home workshop. Emerging from his earlier venture with Threshold Electronics, Pass pioneered prototypes of single-ended Class A amplifiers, enlisting collaborator Mike Burley to build custom CNC machines for production. The debut Aleph 0 model shipped in 1992, marking the start of a legacy rooted in pure, innovative solid-state amplification.
The brand focuses intently on a select range of components, excelling in power amplifiers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and phono stages, all hand-built in Auburn, California. Renowned for minimalist circuits and pure Class A topologies—often blending into Class A/B for efficiency—Pass Labs delivers exceptional warmth, detail, and realism. While they ventured briefly into headphone amplifiers like the HPA-1, their core strength lies in amplification, eschewing speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, Pass Labs commands reverence among discerning audiophiles and professionals for its uncompromising engineering, industrial aesthetic, and emotional musicality. Products embody technical precision with timeless simplicity, sustaining a reputation for quality and innovation that has endured over three decades, making them a benchmark for those seeking transcendent sound reproduction.
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