DH Labs

@evelyn1 - Yes, I should have mentioned that these are unbranded DH labs cables. Extremely good IC’s though the single wire construction makes them a little brittle. Definitely not for professional use.

Neutrik has silver XLR connectors I have used.  Really can't say enough good about those cables.

If you can make your own I really like the OEM pure silver cables from Parts Connexion.  Otherwise I use Mogami in assemblies by World's Best. 

What both share is completely not there.  No colorations or loss of any kind.  Sorry I haven't heard Nordost in forever.