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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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teajay
1,697 posts
 
Hey Kw6,

I'm not a fan of digital preamps, which still cannot provide what a great tube based preamp can as far as tonality and space for my ears.
kw6
692 posts
 
Ok thanks for the input Terry! I know what you mean!
kw6
692 posts
 
Hey guys doesthe xa25 have enough current to drive Magnepan .7s? Room 12 by 17  9ft ceilings. For jazz & acoustic pop. No heavy metal!
pryso
1,939 posts
 
kw6, two reviews of the XA25 I found online mention using the Maggie .7s in testing and raved about it.  I have no personal experience.
kw6
692 posts
 
Ok thanks pryso! There was another review saying F6 first watt couldn't control bass. F6 is similar power to XA25.
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