Pass Lab Amp questions, back of amps, power cable & 12v trigger.

Pass amps come with 14awg power cables. I never used a trigger despite having the amps paired with a Pass preamps (XP-12 and XP-22) that don’t feature standby mode.

Few things…,

1. The amps respond well to higher quality power cables. I used a lot of different cables from Audience F3 to Audioquest Hurricane. The Audience F3 is cheap and is a good upgrade over stock cord

2. If you plan on using single ended inputs make sure you use the XLR shorting plugs or you will have elevated noise levels.

Pass Labs make fine components. You won’t regret it.

I just thought it is odd that the 12v trigger must have the end cut off, striped & then bare wired to the black/ red terminal on the back of the amp.  Or is there a 12v receptacle?  Sorry I just cannot see from the photos on line how their connection works.  Murphys law, as soon as I use my best coercion on the spouse and convince her that we need another high dollar piece of equipment,  ol' Krell will get fired back up.  "But look honey, it's an investment. "  

Once you hear a Pass amp I suspect you will want to sell the Krell.

I just thought it is odd that the 12v trigger must have the end cut off, striped & then bare wired to the black/ red terminal on the back of the amp. 

There's finished 3.5mm Male Jack to Bare Wire Open End TS 2 Pole cable.

If you want to use your existing 3.5mm cable, connect it to the pass amp via a 3.5mm Female Jack to Bare Wire Open End TRS 2 Pole cable.

Bryston uses a similar trigger configuration as you describe.