XP17 vs Jeff Rowland Design Group Cadence
The Cadence's mm gain is 64 dB against the XP17's 70 dB, its output voltage 5.0V RMS against 40.0V RMS, its weight 12 kg (26 lbs) against 8.618 kg (19 lbs), and its width 445 mm against 432 mm.
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AmplifiersPhono Pre-Amps
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,950
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About the XP17
The Pass Labs XP-17 is a premium phono stage designed to enhance the listening experience for audiophiles. It features a robust design with multiple gain options and compatibility with both moving coil and moving iron cartridges. The device includes a single-ended input on RCA jacks and outputs in both single-ended RCA and balanced XLR formats. It offers gain settings of 76, 66, and 56 dB for balanced connections, and 70, 60, and 50 dB for unbalanced connections. The XP-17 incorporates advanced noise reduction technologies, including a new shielded low-noise toroidal power supply and an improved input circuit for reduced distortion and enhanced dynamics.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 40.0V RMS
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 70 dB
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432 × 102 × 305 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.618 kg (19 lbs)
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