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Balanced vs. Single Ended Interconnects

From your experience, would you expect a higher quality single ended interconnect or an entry level balanced interconnect to sound better when connecting two balanced components?

More specifically, I will be connecting a Denafrips Ares ii to a Pathos Classic One Mkiii and I currently have Audioquest Sydney RCA interconnects.  Is it worth getting some cheap Monoprice XLR cables or should I just wait until I can justify purchasing something from Audioquest (probably Red River or Belden BAV) in the future.   

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mceljo

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petg60
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For shorter lengths i suggest you try both and see what you like best.

My experience is that both have to be of equal quality no matter what the configuration. 

petg60
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The Mogami website spells out all the specs unlike some high end boutique cable manufacturers.  Well built w/Neutrik gold connectors and no need to upgrade further.  

I am afraid that this is a wrong approach.

Why not upgrade further, who says so,?

Whatever is best for some may be mediocre for others.

Mogami website may publish specs, products are well built, but does this make it a better sounding solution? I know it is not the case, so should the very knowledgeable and respected manufacturer.

 

 

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