+1 on Wireworld Eclipse 8 XLR. -1 on Canare/Benchmark. I replaced a Canare XLR with a Cardas Parsec XLR between a Benchmark HPA4 and AHB2. Definite improvement. (Maybe from disconnecting a cable and reconnecting another, but I doubt it.) I then moved the Cardas elsewhere, replacing it with a Wireworld Eclipse 8. The replacement occurred not too long after the Canare was replaced, so it's unlikely there was any crud that needed to be dislodged, etc. I greatly preferred the sound of the Wireworld: More detail, no increase in any sort of unpleasantness, etc. Of course, in both cases, it could have been confirmation bias or whatever.
Best XLRs under $500 a pair
Looking for some choices here. I’m using Pangia SE now but May look to upgrade soon. Equipment as follows:
BluSound Node streamer > Gustard X26 Pro DAC > Parasound JC2 BP Preamp > Parasound Halo A51 Amp.
Basically looking for best 2 channel sound for music. Need a pair from DAC to Pre Amp / A pair from Pre Amp to Amp.
Thanks