XP15 vs Xono
The Xono's thd is 0.050% against the XP15's 0.010%. Both share signal-to-noise (90 dB), mm gain (40 dB), and mc gain (71 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Pass Labs XP-15 is a premium phono stage preamplifier, engineered to deliver exceptional sound quality from vinyl records. It features adjustable gain settings suitable for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of phono cartridges. The XP-15 offers a maximum output of 20 volts RMS and an output impedance of 300 ohms, making it versatile for various audio systems. It includes a robust RIAA equalization curve accurate to within 0.1 dB over 10 octaves, ensuring faithful reproduction of the original recording. The device is user-friendly, with adjustable cartridge loading options and a compact single-chassis design that includes an internal power supply.
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The Xono's thd is 0.050% against the XP15's 0.010%. Both share signal-to-noise (90 dB), mm gain (40 dB), and mc gain (71 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The R15's signal-to-noise is 83 dB against the XP15's 90 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.010%, and its mc gain 60 dB against 71 dB. Both share mm gain (40 dB).
The R35's signal-to-noise is 85 dB against the XP15's 90 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.010%, its mm gain 36 dB against 40 dB, and its mc gain 62 dB against 71 dB.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The MP100's signal-to-noise is 78 dB against the XP15's 90 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.010%, and its mc gain 60 dB against 71 dB. Both share mm gain (40 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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