I have owned the Pass Labs XA100.5, 60.5, 30.5 and now I own the X250.5. I will buy another Pass next year. I have done many tests with different cables with Pass amps. I had by far the best results with Audioquest. I have used the Valhalla for 3 years with different Pass Labs amps. With Audioquest you get the right balance. Because you keep the deep and wide stage, but you get the sharp and small individual focus you need. The DBS72 give you stunning timing and blacks. I had many discussions with Pass Labs about the properties you need to get the absolute sound out of Pass Labs amps and pre amps. For IC's I use Purist Audio 2013 LE powercable. In my opinion the best powercables for Pass Labs. Always use xlr for Pass Labs.