Which preamp for a pass labs?


I bought a Pass Labs xa 30.5 and now I have to choose between a Pass Labs XP 10 preamp or an Audio Research ls 25 MK2. Which one would you choose? Which balanced cables do you recommend to connect pre and final?
Thank you
128x128mizioa
@mizioa  Going (used) with the XP-10 makes a lot of sense. I'm very happy and pleased with my XP-20 and XA-30.8 pairing. Support from Pass has been terrific (for questions) and both components are so well built, including the remote.

I've also owned ARC gear and have been very happy with those components.

Either way, you are making a great choice. I was looking at other preamps and decided to maintain in-house synergy, but that isn't a necessity.

As for balanced cables, that depends on your budget. Many threads here at Audiogon on cable preferences. I am using Cardas Clear Reflection and Audience Au24 SX cabling. You have many, many choices.
I would suggest Pass  either an xp10 or 20 would be a perfect match. As for cables I am using these and they are excellent regardless of price.

https://www.dysonaudio.com/collections/facemelters

Enjoy the music
Chuck 
Neither?

Conrad Johnson.

Sorry, I find the entire current Pass line as way too flat and colorless. If you are going with an amp, I might strongly encourage you to look elsewhere for a pre, unless you were a big fan of the old AR house sound, in which case Pass or old AR makes sense.

Best,

E