pass xp10 pre

[paul1]

question!!!!!
hi guys just ordered one XP10 has no on off switch and was thinking if i do not want to leave it on all the time how do you guys turn yours on or off my wall socket is also way out of reach behind a cabinet.
Any clever ideas???

[jdandy]

Paul.......Just reach around behind the preamp and unplug the power cord from the IEC socket on the preamp.

[cma29]

Originally Posted by paul1

question!!!!!
hi guys just ordered one XP10 has no on off switch and was thinking if i do not want to leave it on all the time how do you guys turn yours on or off my wall socket is also way out of reach behind a cabinet.
Any clever ideas???

I think this preamp is designed to stay on all the time and that's why it has no power switch. Preamps consume very little power so why not leave it on as intended?

[paul1]

I am just going to leave it on, your right it consumes nothing

[JimmyS]

I use a power conditioner for my front end components, so when I'll be traveling for business I'll just unplug the conditioners main feed to disconnect everything.

Otherwise the XP-20 and other sources (expect the tube phono pre) remain "on".

[mati1979]

hi, how many hours need `pres` pass for break ?

[JimmyS]

Originally Posted by mati1979

hi, how many hours need `pres` pass for break ?

From the Pass Labs website:
"How long do the preamps need to break in?

That depends. The XP-10, XP-20 and XP-15 need about 24 hours to fully warm up. The XP-25 and XP-30 take closer to 36 hours. After initial warm up period the preamps will continue to improve as long as they are left on."

I purchased my xp20 several years back, but the 10 days I had it for audition were enough for it to show what it could do.

[mati1979]

10 days at 24hs per day ?
i have int60 with aprox 70 hs.

[gerzom]

I just turn off the display and mute my XP-10 when not in use.

[audioguy3107]

I would leave it on normally and unplug it if you're going out of town, expecting bad thunderstorms etc.

- Buck