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    Pass Labs XP-17 gain setting

    I know everything about these settings, do not worry. :) I think it would be strange if somebody would buy some unit, costing 5000 USD and would not know how to make use of it. The problem here with the gain is that it starts at rather high level even for MM cartridges- 56 dB. Most phono preamps...
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    Pass Labs XP-17 gain setting

    Hi everybody, Does somebody have any experience about the gain settings of the phono XP-17, in the following aspect: I am curious what happens if none of the three switches is activated. Just no music at all, or maybe music with lower level?…
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    Damping factor

    This is not quite true. My XA25 has got a damping factor of 500, which is very very nice, since my speakers are equipped with Tannoy 15 inch drivers. Excellent bass control.
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    Pass Labs XP-20

    Interesting to know, yes. Same story here, I have the Pass X1 preamp, the power supply unit has two outlets.
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    Speakers for Pass Labs Electronics ?

    Hi Krelldog, I am quite happy with my setup, comprising Passlabs X-17, X1 and XA25 plus Tannoy Prestige Glenair 15. These Tannoy speakers have 95 dB sensitivity and to me they are the perfect match. Speaker cables - Cardas Iridium.
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