Pass Lab Amp questions, back of amps, power cable & 12v trigger.

My Krell KCT has a 12v trigger that I like to use.  It also has a delay which is handy when powering up the system.  That way the pre & main amps don't suck a lot of power at the same time.  Is the Pass trigger only for pass equipment?  

Pass labs amplifiers come with a heavy gauge generic power cord.  Most Pass Lab owners upgrade the stock power cable.  The 12v trigger accepts bare wire and can be used with any preamp that employs a trigger output. 

@jsd52756 - 12V trigger is not odd. It is commonly used by many manufacturers to coordinate equipment operation. Very common in HT systems where multiple components must be turned on and off from a single remote. Usually preamp or receiver is source and power amps are receiver of the signal. Note that components do no have to be from the same manufacturer. Trigger can control components from different sources.

Pass amps come with 14awg power cables. I never used a trigger despite having the amps paired with a Pass preamps (XP-12 and XP-22) that don’t feature standby mode.

Few things…,

1. The amps respond well to higher quality power cables. I used a lot of different cables from Audience F3 to Audioquest Hurricane. The Audience F3 is cheap and is a good upgrade over stock cord

2. If you plan on using single ended inputs make sure you use the XLR shorting plugs or you will have elevated noise levels.

Pass Labs make fine components. You won’t regret it.

I just thought it is odd that the 12v trigger must have the end cut off, striped & then bare wired to the black/ red terminal on the back of the amp.  Or is there a 12v receptacle?  Sorry I just cannot see from the photos on line how their connection works.  Murphys law, as soon as I use my best coercion on the spouse and convince her that we need another high dollar piece of equipment,  ol' Krell will get fired back up.  "But look honey, it's an investment. "  

Once you hear a Pass amp I suspect you will want to sell the Krell.

I just thought it is odd that the 12v trigger must have the end cut off, striped & then bare wired to the black/ red terminal on the back of the amp. 

There's finished 3.5mm Male Jack to Bare Wire Open End TS 2 Pole cable.

If you want to use your existing 3.5mm cable, connect it to the pass amp via a 3.5mm Female Jack to Bare Wire Open End TRS 2 Pole cable.

Bryston uses a similar trigger configuration as you describe. 

Thanks for the clarifications.  Makes sense to me.   Really hoping to get my Krell amp back.  But we shall see.  Odd the situation at Krell.  In the mean time I will keep my eyes peeled for a Pass X250.? or X350.? located in So Cal so I can pick it up personally.  The shipping of 100+ pound amps scares me.  -John