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Pass Labs XA 25 Cables

I was wondering if any Pass Labs XA25 Amp owners could tell me what they are using for Speaker and interconnect cables. I am looking to upgrade some basic cables and have a budget of about $800.00 + -. Where would I get the most bang for my buck? I have read that the Audioquest Go-4 were a good match, but at 15’ runs that would blow my budget. I currently have a mix of Blue Jeans, Anti Cable Ref1, AudioQuest Evergreen ICs and Canare 4S11 Speaker Cable.

I am not looking to start an overall conversation about cables, just cables that have been used with the XA25, and have had good synergy.

System
Clearaudio Concept
Clearaudio MC cart
Pass Labs XP 15 phono stage
Schitt Yiggdrasil DAC
Rogue Audio RP5 Pre
Pass Labs XA 25 amp
Spatial Audio M3s

Thanks,
Mark O


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kw6
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Don't worry about the cables just use with speakers that are 4 ohms and up!
kw6
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Hi Terry,

What preamp would you consider to be transparent enough for the xa25? I have a Audio electronic supply preamp. I have considered moving up to the Cary slp98 or audible illusions line stage.

Thanks!
kw6
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One last question Terry! What you think of using a network player with digital preamp straight into the xa25? 
kw6
691 posts
 
Ok thanks Terry! 😊
kw6
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Medwardo what amp were you using before? 
kw6
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Ok thanks for the input Terry! I know what you mean!
kw6
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Hey guys doesthe xa25 have enough current to drive Magnepan .7s? Room 12 by 17  9ft ceilings. For jazz & acoustic pop. No heavy metal!
kw6
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Ok thanks pryso! There was another review saying F6 first watt couldn't control bass. F6 is similar power to XA25.
kw6
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Hi Terry,

Would you think the Micro MZ2 pre would image better than the Audible illusions L3A? Thats if you heard the AI in your system!
kw6
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Yes you are right! Thanks for clarifying that up Terry!

 I remember i owned an AL mod 3a over 10 yrs ago and didn't notice any special 3d capabilities! And I hated  the transformer hum in the power supply. I don't know how current units sound.  But I did hear the AL L1 paired with classe ca-100 with Maggie  M12 and  boy was that sound palpable. On the ultimate demo disk from chesky. The saxophone  solo track was so present fully fleshed out. And the tak tak of the keys just there in the room.
kw6
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Hi Terry,

Regarding the Micro Z2 pre were you using the linear power supply  or the switching one?

Thanks!
kw6
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Thanks Terry! I ordered one today! I had to try it as it could be the steal of the century. Hope it’s a giant killer like you say! I just got the stock one with switching power supply. If I really like it. I will order it the LPS down the road!

Cheers!😊
kw6
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Olesno what amp were you using before the Pass?
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