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Best speakers for a Pass XA 30.5
I'm using mine with Revel Studio 2's and Salon 2's.  The XA30.5 drives them well ,  the Studio2 are a few dB more sensitive.  Right now I'm driving the Salon 2's but using a pair of subs and high pass filtering at 80hz.  I can listen as loud as I'... 
PS Audio Stellar Gain DAC/Pre-amp as first foray into separate pre-amp?
Mtrot, I suggest you give these cables a tryhttps://www.amazon.com/Canare-L-4E6S-Microphone-Cable-Neutrik/dp/B01HHIW0OG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&q...I don't think that you will find a more durable and better engineered cable.If you want more options... 
High pass filter need
If you are running your system balanced this works well:Ashly XR-1001https://www.amazon.com/Ashly-XR-1001-Crossover-Connection-Chassis/dp/B001UIQ1CMI used one for a while before upgrading to the JL CR1 which has a slightly better feature set but a... 
Budget DAC/Preamp with Remote?
I second checking out the PS audio Stellar DAC.  I owned one and now have a benchmark DAC2, I couldn't tell you for sure if I was able to hear any difference.   I've seen the PS audio sold new or demo for as little as $1200 and a DAC2 can be had u... 
Ethernet cable? What kind?
This is one of he most rational cable discussions that I have seen on Audiogon.  
Jl audio fathom f212v2 noise and hum
Is the sound coming from the speaker cones or from the transformers in the plate amp?  If it's transformer hum it comes from DC on the AC power caused by load imbalance.  Plasma TVs and light dimmers can cause this.  If its not coming from the spe... 
New to this. How do I stack my stuff?
As far as long XLR cables these are a bit expensive but are great quality:https://www.amazon.com/Canare-L-4E6S-Microphone-Cable-Neutrik/dp/B01HHIW8QG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&...I use them in my main system:https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/... 
New to this. How do I stack my stuff?
this should solve your problem:https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=27678&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3cOLztnJ3AIVStbACh0tUgtXEAQYASABE... 
Looking for AMP relacement
Perhaps find a local Mark Levinson dealer (especially the one who sold the 432) and request a loaner while the amp is repaired.   If you want to throw money at the problem order a levinson 534 and request a loaner while you wait. 
JL Fathom repair
I have found JL to have excellent customer service. 
Looking for a Giant Killer Digital cable
Here you go:https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/895758-REG/Canare_RCAP006F_RCA_Video_Cable.html?ap=y&c3ap... 
Wilson Watch Dog or JL
I'm very happy with JL subs combined with my Wilson speakers.  I think that you are better off with a specialized sub manufacturer but integration and crossover are key to getting good sound.  Wilson recommended that I run the mains full range but... 
Pass Labs XA30.8: is it enough for Wilson Sasha 2?
Yes.  I drive my Sasha 1's with an XA 30.5 in a large room. It plays clean and loud.  It's really a 130W amp. 
Computer Speakers
i have a pair of Neumann KH120's on my desk that I really like.  I had smaller Genelecs before and prefer these.https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KH120d4?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3142657157&rkg_id=h-e5fd9... 
What is your speaker ownership history since 1995?
I've come full circle1995 Vandersteen 2CE2000 Talon Khorus 2001 Wilson Watt Puppy 5.12010 Wilson Watt Puppy 72016 Wilson Sasha's2017 Vandersteen 2CE Signature II   (second system)