Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced

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Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Dec 13, 2016 14:55:24 GMT

Post by MikeMusic on Dec 13, 2016 14:55:24 GMT

Pass Labs XP-20
A superb Pre Amp with separate power supply.
Either RCA input and output or fully balanced XLR for even better sound quality.
Bought late August 2013. Massive upgrade on a Naim 82 with twin HiCaps and used on a Mana rack. Original boxes. Mint condition except for small scratch top left corner of Pre Amp. Hence price reduction
Happy to show in North West Surrey

Current new price around £8000
£3590
including overnight delivery in UK. Delivery around the world for a good price with a courier I have used for many years.

Full details on the Pass Labs site with very clear photos
Pass Labs Site
For full specs and great pictures

Reveiws
Dagogo.com Review

Hometheaterhifi.com Review

The Absolute Sound.com Review

Supplied with original Pass Labs box and remote, manual

The most transparent, quiet, dynamic preamp around. Fully balanced, not just XLR cables with conventional internals. Superb bass.
Nelson Pass has a reputation for the very best in Amplifier design and it delivers that sound perfectly.

Actual Pre Amp and PSU below
New photos April 2018

Last Edit: Oct 27, 2018 14:07:33 GMT by MikeMusic

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ChrisB Administrator Posts: 19,717	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Dec 13, 2016 15:39:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisB on Dec 13, 2016 15:39:47 GMT Mike, the thread title says XP10 and the text says XP20
	*I think it's probably just my age that fools people into thinking I'm a grown-up.*

Sovereign Rank: Big Band Posts: 1,172	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Dec 13, 2016 17:34:13 GMT via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sovereign on Dec 13, 2016 17:34:13 GMT She's a looker that's for sure.
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richb Rank: Trio Posts: 123	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Dec 13, 2016 17:36:32 GMT via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by richb on Dec 13, 2016 17:36:32 GMT Phwooor! Lovely. GLWS
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MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,600	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Dec 13, 2016 19:58:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Dec 13, 2016 19:58:53 GMT Dec 13, 2016 15:39:47 GMT ChrisB said: Mike, the thread title says XP10 and the text says XP20 Thanks Chris, XP-20 ! and after all that checking
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MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,600	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Jan 4, 2017 12:39:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Jan 4, 2017 12:39:06 GMT Still here and available !
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MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,600	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Jan 15, 2017 9:22:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Jan 15, 2017 9:22:11 GMT Price reduced to £4800
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Jan 15, 2017 11:14:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 11:14:28 GMT Having heard it I'd jump at the chance if I had the money, but as I don't, have a free bump instead.

MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,600	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Jan 15, 2017 12:11:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Jan 15, 2017 12:11:45 GMT Punches well above its weight. Just not as well known as lesser makes
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MartinT Administrator Posts: 54,716 Member is Online	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Jan 15, 2017 22:15:40 GMT via Tapatalk Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Jan 15, 2017 22:15:40 GMT Nelson Pass deserves to be much better known. It's a superb preamp - I use one.
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MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,600	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Jan 16, 2017 16:58:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Jan 16, 2017 16:58:04 GMT If I had upgraded the cables between the 2 boxes I might not be selling it. Short sighted me....
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MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,600	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Sept 11, 2017 16:18:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Sept 11, 2017 16:18:24 GMT Still available !
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MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,600	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Dec 9, 2017 19:03:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Dec 9, 2017 19:03:05 GMT Price reduced to £4650
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MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,600	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Jan 24, 2018 11:23:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Jan 24, 2018 11:23:56 GMT Price reduced to £4450 A steal for such a good Pre Amp
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MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,600	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Mar 15, 2018 13:25:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Mar 15, 2018 13:25:34 GMT Priced reduced to £4250
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MartinT Administrator Posts: 54,716 Member is Online	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Mar 16, 2018 14:57:42 GMT via Tapatalk Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Mar 16, 2018 14:57:42 GMT Someone please buy this. You will never need another preamp. If you're nearby and want to hear one in action, PM me.
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MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,600	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Mar 16, 2018 15:24:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Mar 16, 2018 15:24:02 GMT A big part of me wishes I'd stayed with the Pass
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Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Apr 18, 2018 18:21:58 GMT

Post by MikeMusic on Apr 18, 2018 18:21:58 GMT

Reduced to £3990

New photos above

Last Edit: Apr 19, 2018 13:35:34 GMT by MikeMusic

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Apr 21, 2018 13:10:07 GMT via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2018 13:10:07 GMT What are you using instead Mike?

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Sold: Pass Labs XP-20 Pre Amp & Power Supply. Reduced Apr 22, 2018 9:31:09 GMT

Post by MikeMusic on Apr 22, 2018 9:31:09 GMT

Belles VT-01 (black !)

Just edged the Pass on sound quality and I thought I would get at least £4500 for the Pass.

Would have stayed with the Pass had I known

Last Edit: Apr 22, 2018 9:34:25 GMT by MikeMusic

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