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PassLabs XS Preamplifier 2

Editorial Staff by Editorial Staff
July 25, 2025
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Pass Laboratories, a global leader in crafting musically engaging solid-state electronics, has unveiled the XS Preamplifier 2, an enhanced version of its iconic XS Preamp. A top-tier model for over a decade and a favorite among discerning audiophiles and reviewers, the XS Preamp sets a high standard that the new XS Pre 2 surpasses with significant advancements.

Reference Three-box design

The XS Pre 2 introduces a striking three-box design, featuring separate mono amplification sections, immediately setting it apart visually and technically. This innovative structure delivers a quieter, more dynamic performance, unveiling a heightened sense of musical realism that outshines its predecessor—a formidable achievement. The dual mono power supply, equipped with three double-shielded transformers (one per channel and a dedicated digital supply), minimizes mechanical and radiated noise, while increased capacitance and added pre-regulators provide robust power delivery. These enhancements, combined with refined details, elevate the XS Pre 2 to flagship status.

Always class A

The output stage boasts a higher class A bias and lower output impedance, ensuring compatibility with long cable runs and any power amplifier. A precise volume control offers 100dB of range in 0.5dB steps for seamless attenuation. The updated ceramic-based, gold-plated circuit boards feature Toshiba FETs in the input stage and MOSFETs in the output stage—Pass Labs’ preferred components for superior sonics—backed by a substantial stockpile to guarantee long-term availability.

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Handcrafted in the USA, the XS Pre 2 embodies Pass Labs’ commitment to quality and innovation, promising an unrivaled audio experience.

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