Considering switching to XLR cables,

@salc 

IMO, your targeted cables are not commensurate with the high level gear you have. If I was a smart guy I guess I would have long ago tasted the quality cables I am now getting to. For a painful journey see my systems page.

I suggest Wywires Diamond, Snake River Signature, and Inakustic Air to match the level of your components. Buy used, take your time.

I’m so glad I have balanced components. Reduced my system noise considerably. Best of luck to you and good listening.

Agree with retiredaudioguy. It is not a matter of opinion, if equipment is implemented properly, XLR is always potentially better. It just depends if you are able to realize the benefit with your particular environment.

I'm assuming the ARC & Pass are both fully balanced circuits.

If you live in the middle of Manhattan with 100 different wifi networks within a stones throw of your audio system, XLR should definitely be both quieter noise-wise and louder signal-wise.  Win-win

If your system is in the middle of your 40 acre spread in South Dakota, you'll still get the signal boost, but any further gains are less likely.

@salc 

In my 30 experience, XLR is always better!!!  You just can't go wrong by going with XLR throughout your entire system.  Also, get the very best XLR you can afford, and you'll never return to RCA.  Happy listening.

There's no objective difference between XLR and RCA cables except for the locking feature that has zero to do with sound. Zero. . Also, your equipment doesn't care what "quality" (price) the cables are. The signals will transmit just as well vis Blue Jeans cables as it does via Crystal Cables. Don't fall for the expectation biased hype.