Overview

The Xono is a high performance phono preamplifier for use with moving magnet, moving iron and moving coil cartridges. It features extremely low noise and distortion, high output swing, variable cartridge loading, variable gain, and balanced output.

The Xono design was based on listening and not measurements. Considering this, it is perhaps remarkable that the final product displays such spectacular objective qualities. A wide range of phono cartridges were used in the development of the Xono, critically evaluated and selected over a wide range of output sensitivity. Continuous listening and circuit refinements led to the current production version of the Xono.

The versatility and measured specifications of this phono preamp, combined with its refined styling and state-of-the-art construction, mark it as one of the finest phono preamplifiers available on the market today.

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About the brand

Based in Foresthill, California, USA, Pass Labs was founded by Mr. Nelson Pass, a well known figure in the high end audio community.

Although Pass Labs has only been around for a decade, they have collected more awards than many companies who have been around a lot longer.

Mr. Pass is known for unique and innovative, as well as practical, circuit designs. Pass' first designs, in the Aleph line, were single-ended pure Class A solid state. The current Pass Labs "X" series amplifiers use a distortion canceling balanced audio signal circuit, and continue to receive critical acclaim. Today Pass Labs makes amplifiers, preamplifier and speakers.

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