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power cord for pass 250.8

Looking for a power cord for my Pass 250.8

Right now using cord that came with it. Could I do better?

For those with this amp which cord did you find most suitable.... My system is a bit on the laid back side so a somewhat more forward sound would be nice. Looking to pay up to $3,000.00 used.

Thanks for any suggestions.

roxy1927
jl35
4,042 posts
 

I’ve read in many places that Pass uses Silent Source cords and cables, both in-house and at shows...

wolf_garcia
6,723 posts
 

Nelson Pass recommends the cord that is supplied with the amp. I've never heard him say otherwise.

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audphile1
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wolf_garcia

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Nelson Pass recommends the cord that is supplied with the amp. I’ve never heard him say otherwise

I think in the very early days of aftermarket power cords, Nelson said this somewhere but this hasn’t been true for quite some time. Just read the Pass manual for .5 or .8 series amps. Every single Pass Labs preamp and amp that i ever owned reacted to upgraded power cords.

roxy1927 OP
135 posts
 

Does anybody have any response to what bojack says?

Or is this a controversy that goes back to before the flood?

jpan
132 posts
 

Yes, you should definitely explore a better cable. You don’t have to rush and do it. It might be worthwhile just to listen with the stock cable and get familiar with the sound, etc. At some point, I recommend moving on.

I have the XA60.5 mono blocks. I did an extensive audition working with the Cable Co. It was worth the effort. I landed on the RSX Beyond PC. (In the mix were similarly priced cables from Synergistic, Audioquest and Shunyata.)

 

PS: No offense but, of course, Nelson Pass is going to be diplomatic on the subject. 

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