This large, dual-chassis preamplifier is built in true dual-mono arrangement. Each channel has its own power supply board with over 100,000uf of capacitance for unfettered transient response. Noise levels have been dropped from the already low-noise XP30. Refined circuit design and layout, new gain-stages with auto-bias and DC compensation all combine for optimal performance. But it all comes down to sound; once you listen to the Xs preamplifier, there is no going back.
The Absolute Sound’s 2023 Buyer’s Guide
The Absolute Sound
TAS Editors’ Choice Award – 2022
The Absolute Sound
“the Pass Xs preamp and Pass Xs 300 power amplifier—are efforts to provide that absolute sound without compromise in either quality or price”
Xs Preamp TAS Editors’ Choice Award – 2021
TAS Editors’ Choice Award – 2021
The Absolute Sound
TAS Editors’ Choice Award – 2020
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Golden Ear Award – 2018
TAS
TAS – “Best Audio Gear – 2018”
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Editors’ Choice Award – 2017
The Absolute Sound
Circuitus Maximus Award – 2017
Positive-Feedback
Top o’ the line Brutus Awards – 2017
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Best Products of the year 2013 Award
hometheaterhifi.com
“For me, the Xs series has drawn a line in the sand and has redefined the ‘state of the art’.”
Positive Feedback
“Have a sound that is almost beyond description in words.”
Home Theater HiFi
AudioArt #351 (Cover) – Taiwan
Best Audio Gear
The Absolute Sound
| Overall Gain | 9.5 dB Balanced |
| Remote | yes |
| Inputs | 6 |
| Outputs | 4 |
| Input Impedance | 42k balanced |
| Power Consumption | 55 watts |
| Number of chassis | 2 |
| Dimensions, Each Chassis | 19”W x 14”D x 6.25”H |
| Weight (LBS) | 80 |
| Overall Gain | 9.5 dB Balanced |
| Remote | yes |
| Inputs | 6 |
| Outputs | 4 |
| Input Impedance | 42k balanced |
| Power Consumption | 55 watts |
| Number of chassis | 2 |
| Dimensions, Each Chassis | 19”W x 14”D x 6.25”H |
| Weight (LBS) | 80 |
The Absolute Sound’s 2023 Buyer’s Guide
The Absolute Sound
TAS Editors’ Choice Award – 2022
The Absolute Sound
“the Pass Xs preamp and Pass Xs 300 power amplifier—are efforts to provide that absolute sound without compromise in either quality or price”
Xs Preamp TAS Editors’ Choice Award – 2021
TAS Editors’ Choice Award – 2021
The Absolute Sound
TAS Editors’ Choice Award – 2020
The Absolute Sound
Golden Ear Award – 2018
TAS
TAS – “Best Audio Gear – 2018”
The Absolute Sound
Editors’ Choice Award – 2017
The Absolute Sound
Circuitus Maximus Award – 2017
Positive-Feedback
Top o’ the line Brutus Awards – 2017
Positive-Feedback
Best Products of the year 2013 Award
hometheaterhifi.com
“For me, the Xs series has drawn a line in the sand and has redefined the ‘state of the art’.”
Positive Feedback
“Have a sound that is almost beyond description in words.”
Home Theater HiFi
AudioArt #351 (Cover) – Taiwan
Best Audio Gear
The Absolute Sound