The X-P700 is the kind of preamplifier that makes you rethink what's possible at its price — a dual-mono, Direct Path design that genuinely sweats the engineering details. Two selectable output topologies let you shape the character: Class A bipolars for something more organic and textured, or a JFET/bipolar Class AB circuit for grip and transparency. Nine analog inputs, a fully loaded digital stage anchored by the Burr Brown PCM1796, a serious MM/MC phono stage, and two headphone outputs with independent impedance switching — this thing accommodates a full-scale system without cutting corners. Dual toroidal transformers keep the noise floor impressively low. French engineering, sensibly priced.
- Condition
- NEW
- Factory Specs
Output Level 10.5 +/-0.5 dB
Frequency Response 10 Hz – 150 kHz
Distortion <0.01%
Signal to Noise Ratio ≥110 dB
Channel Separation ≥100 dB
Impedance (Unbalanced Input) 23 kΩ
Impedance (Balanced Input) 35 kΩ
Input Level (CD/AUX) <500 mV
Phono MM/MC Input Level 48 dB / 64 dB
Audio Receiver CS8416
AC Input 110–230 V
Power Consumption (Max) ≤30 W
Transformers 2 (toroidal, dual-mono)
Width 440 mm (17.3 in)
Height 155 mm (6.1 in)
Depth 430 mm (16.9 in)
Net Weight 14.2 kg (31.3 lbs)
Gross Weight 15.6 kg (34.4 lbs)
Warranty 2-year limited warranty (parts and labor); extendable to 3 years with product registration within 30 days of purchase
- Liner Notes
Succeeding the X-P500, the X-P700 offers technical refinements rarely encountered in this range: dual mono design and the most direct signal processing possible (Direct Path). Supreme refinement, it is possible to choose between two output schemes: the class A mode using bipolars in double cascade assembly, close to a tube gradient, and the discrete mode, based on a JFet differential and current mirror in the bipolar, polarized in class AB, more traditional. Its design is very straightforward and refined — a single rotary knob is present with a push button to validate the choices: access to inputs, volume adjustment, bass and treble adjustment (with bypass option), balance and loudness compensation selection. All adjustments are also available from the supplied remote control.
The X-P700 is versatile and flexible: nine analog inputs, one of which is balanced, and one MM/MC phono input. Digital inputs: two optical, one coaxial, one USB-B (Xmos) and one USB-A. The DAC is the powerful Burr Brown PCM 1796 — 24 bit/192 kHz converter. On the output side, the X-P700 offers full range unbalanced RCA and a balanced XLR, plus a high pass output and two sub outs with selectable crossover frequency. Headphone enthusiasts are pampered: two inputs on the front (6.35 and 3.5 jack) plus double independent gain adjustment (+6, 0, -4 dB) and output impedance of 0 or 100 ohms for each headphone jack.
The X-P700 is built for performance, starting with the understated 10mm black methacrylate front panel, common to the Classic Line. Two high-capacity toroidal transformers feed filtered and regulated dual-mono power to the motherboard, which also contains the preamp stages. The quality of the adjustable MC high and low level phono stage, as well as the MM capacity, is unusual for this category. We didn't skimp on the quality of components, decoding or power — the kind of attention to detail that adds up to a great sounding product.
- Stock No.
- 15464841543901
The X-P700 is the kind of preamplifier that makes you rethink what's possible at its price — a dual-mono, Direct Path design that genuinely sweats the engineering details. Two selectable output topologies let you shape the character: Class A bipolars for something more organic and textured, or a JFET/bipolar Class AB circuit for grip and transparency. Nine analog inputs, a fully loaded digital stage anchored by the Burr Brown PCM1796, a serious MM/MC phono stage, and two headphone outputs with independent impedance switching — this thing accommodates a full-scale system without cutting corners. Dual toroidal transformers keep the noise floor impressively low. French engineering, sensibly priced.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
Output Level 10.5 +/-0.5 dB
Frequency Response 10 Hz – 150 kHz
Distortion <0.01%
Signal to Noise Ratio ≥110 dB
Channel Separation ≥100 dB
Impedance (Unbalanced Input) 23 kΩ
Impedance (Balanced Input) 35 kΩ
Input Level (CD/AUX) <500 mV
Phono MM/MC Input Level 48 dB / 64 dB
Audio Receiver CS8416
AC Input 110–230 V
Power Consumption (Max) ≤30 W
Transformers 2 (toroidal, dual-mono)
Width 440 mm (17.3 in)
Height 155 mm (6.1 in)
Depth 430 mm (16.9 in)
Net Weight 14.2 kg (31.3 lbs)
Gross Weight 15.6 kg (34.4 lbs)
Warranty 2-year limited warranty (parts and labor); extendable to 3 years with product registration within 30 days of purchase
Liner Notes
Succeeding the X-P500, the X-P700 offers technical refinements rarely encountered in this range: dual mono design and the most direct signal processing possible (Direct Path). Supreme refinement, it is possible to choose between two output schemes: the class A mode using bipolars in double cascade assembly, close to a tube gradient, and the discrete mode, based on a JFet differential and current mirror in the bipolar, polarized in class AB, more traditional. Its design is very straightforward and refined — a single rotary knob is present with a push button to validate the choices: access to inputs, volume adjustment, bass and treble adjustment (with bypass option), balance and loudness compensation selection. All adjustments are also available from the supplied remote control.
The X-P700 is versatile and flexible: nine analog inputs, one of which is balanced, and one MM/MC phono input. Digital inputs: two optical, one coaxial, one USB-B (Xmos) and one USB-A. The DAC is the powerful Burr Brown PCM 1796 — 24 bit/192 kHz converter. On the output side, the X-P700 offers full range unbalanced RCA and a balanced XLR, plus a high pass output and two sub outs with selectable crossover frequency. Headphone enthusiasts are pampered: two inputs on the front (6.35 and 3.5 jack) plus double independent gain adjustment (+6, 0, -4 dB) and output impedance of 0 or 100 ohms for each headphone jack.
The X-P700 is built for performance, starting with the understated 10mm black methacrylate front panel, common to the Classic Line. Two high-capacity toroidal transformers feed filtered and regulated dual-mono power to the motherboard, which also contains the preamp stages. The quality of the adjustable MC high and low level phono stage, as well as the MM capacity, is unusual for this category. We didn't skimp on the quality of components, decoding or power — the kind of attention to detail that adds up to a great sounding product.
Stock No.
15464841543901
