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Pass Lab X1 and X250 - Which XLR?

I've got a new amp and preamp headed my way as we speak and need help finding decent "starter" balanced interconnects. Due to the $$$ I just laid out, I would like to ease into the world of balanced cables with something good but affordable (under $500/pair?) with the idea of upgrading at a later date.

Speakers are Genesis V - front end to be determined...

Jim
jwilt
sonic_genius
528 posts
 
The Pass gear is very critical of cables (like my Krell). I suggest you spend more dollars now instead of buying upgraded cables later. My suggestion is the Pure Note Cerulean. These are phenomenal cables for the money and you won't have to upgrade. Do a search and you will find many positive posts on these.
http://www.purenote.com
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pehare
835 posts
 
Acoustic Zen Matrix II between X250 & X preamp & AZ Silver Ref II from CDP to preamp, all XLR, was the best combo I found with my rig, tried others that were more $$$$.
danlib1
819 posts
 
I've tried many IC's with my Pass X-250 to Sim P-5 connection. I ended up sticking with Audience AU-24 XLR's. Great synergy with the X-250. They're the best I've used (including Cardas Golden Reference, Neutral Reference, Acoustic Zen Matrix and Silver Reference, Ridge Street POIEMA (a close runner up) and the Pure Note Epsilon Reference V4 (another Excellent contender).

Enjoy!
fatcataudio
107 posts
 
Virtual Dynamics is a great match to the Pass gear, especially between the X1 and X250.
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