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X1 Owner’s Manual

supply cable does not carry any audio signals  or digital clock lines 
and is filtered against noise. 

Muting relays, which delay connection during turn-on and shut off  
the output when insufficient power supply is available to maintain 
regulation, guard the output of  the X1.  The preamplifier is designed 
to run constantly, and will exhibit optimum measured performance 
within about 10 hours of  turn-on. The omission of  a power switch is 
intentional. 

The X1 consists of  two full-size aluminum chassis.  Both chassis are 
machined from solid aluminum stock by computer controlled milling 
machines.  There are no stamped or sheetmetal products in this 
product.  One of  the full-size chassis houses the control functions, 
active elements and display.  The second chassis houses the power-
supply. 

For more information please contact:

Pass Laboratories Inc.

P.O. Box 219,
24449 Foresthill Rd.,
Foresthill, CA 95631

Tel: 530.367.3690
Fax: 530.369.2193

www.passlabs.com

© 2006 Pass Laboratories Inc.

Summary of Contents for X1

Page 1: ...1 X1 Owner s Manual pass TM X1 Owner s Manual Aug 10 2006 ...

Page 2: ...inimizes the number of components in the signal path and yet retains exemplary objective performance specifications It pushes the edge of the art in exploring how much subjective quality is obtainable with a new but very elementary gain stage The X1 employs a new type of volume control that offers an order of magnitude better performance than seen before in an electronic control It provides over 6...

Page 3: ... the rear panel of the main chassis and the power supply The connectors are a tight fit but should never need to be forced The X1 will function with either DB 25 on the power supply chassis The additional DB 25 is for future performance enhancements We have provided a standard AC power cord that fits into the IEC line receptacle at the right rear of the power supply chassis The preamplifier is equ...

Page 4: ...have arranged that it will not place its output on the tape out which will prevent you from accidentally creating a feedback connection with your tape machine The main outputs are located at the left hand side viewed from the rear of the rear panel two male XLR connectors and two RCA connectors R right and L left The RCA connectors ground is in parallel with pin 1 of the XLR outputs and the RCA ho...

Page 5: ...ed it allows the user to switch a nominal 12 volts DC at maximum draw of 50 milliamps to these binding posts In some instances this voltage may have the ability to control products from other manufacturers but we by no means have a comprehensive listing of their compatible features If you have questions about compatibility your service technician and dealer are an excellent source of information I...

Page 6: ...eme virtual right of the mode selection is the function labeled gain This control allows you the user to adjust the gain of the X1 to extract the best possible performance out of a variety of source components of different manufacturers The Low Gain setting allows for 4 dB of gain from the X1 and the Hi Gain allows for 14 dB of gain The 10 dB difference between these two settings require that you ...

Page 7: ...and a minimum number of components is a key element The fewer parts in series with the signal path the better Adding more parts and gain stages may improve measured specs but will seldom improve the perceived sonic quality 2 The characteristic of gain devices and their specific use is important Individual variations in performance between like devices are important as are differences in topologica...

Page 8: ... repeatable and accurately controlled The micro processor only controls the functions of the preamplifier At no time does any of the input or output signal come into contact with the digital control signals The digital circuits are powered by a power supply that is completely separate from the analog supply Should it ever be necessary to update the software that controls the functioning of the pre...

Page 9: ...about 10 hours of turn on The omission of a power switch is intentional The X1 consists of two full size aluminum chassis Both chassis are machined from solid aluminum stock by computer controlled milling machines There are no stamped or sheetmetal products in this product One of the full size chassis houses the control functions active elements and display The second chassis houses the power supp...

Page 10: ...ms balanced Input Impedance 33 kOhm unbalanced 66 kOhm balanced CMRR typical 55 dB 1KHz Crosstalk typical 85 dB 1KHz Output Noise floor 125 dBV 20Hz 20 KHz External amp turn on 12 volts DC 50 mA Power Consumption 35 watts Dimensions chassis 17 W x 11 5 D x 3 5 H each Shipping Weight 46 pounds in packing carton X1 Specifications Pass pass Pass Labs Pass Laboratories Supersymmetery Aleph and Zen and...

Page 11: ...of origin for warrantee service Foreign distributors are only required to offer warranty service on Pass Laboratories product that they have imported Please note Conditions of warranty service and customer rights for product purchased outside the United States may vary depending upon the distribu tor and local laws Please check with your local distributor for specific rights and details Any modifi...

Page 12: ...one that is fully safety rated by the necessary local authority Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on abraded or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords where they enter plugs or exit from a device Never under any circumstance insert a cut or damaged power cord into a mains power socket Power an...

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