X2.5 vs Bel Canto Design Pre2P
The Pre2P's thd is 0.001% against the X2.5's 0.003%, its output impedance 100Ω against 360Ω, its weight 13 kg (29 lbs) against 13.6 kg (30 lbs), and its width 445 mm against 431.8 mm.
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The Pass Labs X2.5 is a high-end linestage preamplifier designed to deliver exceptional audio quality. It features a remote control, internal power supply, and a simple yet effective user interface. The preamp includes four sets of input connections, both single-ended and balanced output connections, and a tape loop. It offers adjustable gain settings of +4dB and +14dB, with a default gain of +4dB optimized for Pass amplifiers. The X2.5 also includes a unity gain function for pass-through applications, such as home theater processors. It uses Pass Labs' Supersymmetry circuit topology to minimize distortion and noise. The preamp is constructed with a single chassis, milled from anodized aluminum, and includes features like channel balance, input selection, phase adjustment, and volume control in 1dB increments.
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The Pre2P's thd is 0.001% against the X2.5's 0.003%, its output impedance 100Ω against 360Ω, its weight 13 kg (29 lbs) against 13.6 kg (30 lbs), and its width 445 mm against 431.8 mm.
The RC-1572MKII's thd is 0.004% against the X2.5's 0.003%, its weight 8.4 kg (19 lbs) against 13.6 kg (30 lbs), its width 431 mm against 431.8 mm, and its height 99 mm against 88.9 mm.
The KCT's thd is 0.005% against the X2.5's 0.003%, its weight 10.43 kg (23 lbs) against 13.6 kg (30 lbs), its height 114.3 mm against 88.9 mm, and its width 482.6 mm against 431.8 mm.
The EX P-7 P (Middle)'s output impedance is 75Ω against the X2.5's 360Ω, its weight 13 kg (29 lbs) against 13.6 kg (30 lbs), and its width 430 mm against 431.8 mm. Both share thd (0.003%).
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