Pass Labs XP-25 Outputs


I am currently trying out a Pass Labs XP-25 phono stage and enjoying what I am hearing, particularly with an MC Step Up Transformer feeding into it vice using the MC settings available.

I do have a question which I could not answer from reading the manual. As any XP-25 or 27 users will know it has a RCA and XLR output, with the RCA output being 6db less gain. The question Is, is it possible to have both outputs connected to a preamp RCA and XLR inputs accordingly and switch between them on your preamp (adjusting the volume of course) to see what you prefer?

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I would consult Pass Labs before doing that.  Is there a switch somewhere that selects single-ended vs balanced output?  If so, maybe.  If not, then don't.  But do consult them.

I have a question.  You wrote, "I am currently trying out a Pass Labs XP-25 phono stage and enjoying what I am hearing, particularly with an MC Step Up Transformer feeding into it vice using the MC settings available."  I suspect there is a typo in here somewhere.  Tell me you are not running an external SUT into the MC inputs, but if you are, it's surprising if you like the result.

@lewm thanks for your response/advice.

In response to your question I'm running into the gain setting at 53db with the resistive value set at 47k ohms. So basically it is set to MM input.

I know that Pass Labs preamps drives both the xlr and rca outputs and manual says it’s okay to use them simultaneously. 

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