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  1. #1
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    Pass XP-22 preamp broke last night.

    So, I have the time between Xmas and New Year off, and last night I was taking advantage of that and enjoying the stereo on a weeknight, when the left speaker started popping. A loud popping also. I turned the volume way down, but that didn’t help, so I shut the amps off. I was thinking it was the left amp going bad, but this morning I swapped the preamp output cables, and the popping went to the right speaker.

    Whew. Boxing up the preamp is a lot easier than a 125 lb amp.

    Today I reinstalled my Cambridge Audio 840E preamp, and it’s been playing fine since this afternoon. Since it has been idle for 4-5 years I was a bit nervous, but so far so good. I am a little disappointed the Pass broke, but at least I have music till it is returned.
    Bud

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    Re: Pass XP-25 preamp broke last night.

    I mean XP-22 preamp. I wonder why no forum lets you edit the thread title.
    Bud

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    Re: Pass XP-25 preamp broke last night.

    Well that stinks. Hope it's something simple and quick to fix.
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    Re: Pass XP-25 preamp broke last night.

    I hope it is able to be fixed quickly for you. I am waiting for my new pre to arrive back to Vladimir also, so I understand waiting.
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    Re: Pass XP-25 preamp broke last night.

    Sorry to hear about That Bud , and hope it will be fixed in no time , fortunately you had a spare pre-amp.
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    Re: Pass XP-25 preamp broke last night.

    Get it shipped back to Pass, service has always been great.
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    Re: Pass XP-22 preamp broke last night.

    Thread title fixed, sorry Bud. Pass customer service is the best, bar none. I guess every manufacturer needs a service department. Hopefully it’s a quick turnaround.
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    Re: Pass XP-22 preamp broke last night.

    Received word today, Friday, that it shipped, and I will get it tomorrow. While my Cambridge Audio 840E has done an outstanding job as a replacement, it’s time to get back into the big league. Will clean the rack tomorrow so that it settles back into a clean environment.
    Bud

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    Re: Pass XP-22 preamp broke last night.

    XP-22 arrived today, and has been in the system since around 2 this afternoon. Sounds great so far. It appears they found and fixed the issue, so all is well. Now to check it out all night.
    Bud

    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD
    Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR for source, Denali 2000 (2) for amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson four shelf maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.

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    Re: Pass XP-22 preamp broke last night.

    Great news Bud, happy all is well.
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    Re: Pass XP-22 preamp broke last night.

    Bring on the tunes!


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