Pass Labs XP-27 Phono Amplifier

Since 1997 Pass Laboratories has been respected for building some the finest phono stages in the audio industry.

The transition from Aleph Ono, through X-0no and now to the XP-15 and XP-25 represents a sophistication and maturation of both thinking and component evolution.

• Twin Chassis XP-27
• Adjustable Gain
• Resistive and capacitive loading on all the front panel for easy access.

The XP-27 was brought to market both by copious measurements and extensive listening through a multitude of tone arm and cartridge combinations. Listening was given precedent over the numbers but never at the expense of measured performance. The result is a dynamic, lush and smooth sound with dramatic detail and spectacular layering. Those listeners familiar with Pass Laboratories previous phono pre-amps will be struck by the clear delineation of bass notes in the XP-27 and the greater sense of music in a real physical space.

The XP-27 brings all control and cartridge loading functions to the front panel and presents them in a clear easy to understand layout. The XP-27 boasts two separate and selectable inputs, ample adjustable gain along with generous resistive and capacitive loading choices.

The XP-27’s high gain and exceptionally low noise figure allow for ample output and detail from cartridges providing as little as 40 uV (micro-volts) of signal at the phono input. The adjustable gain options of the XP-27 make this unit immune from overload with any high output cartridge of which we are familiar.