If the equipment with XLR also has RCA outs, you're better off just using the RCA's on both. Once you use an adapter, you've already lost any (potential) advantage of using the XLR termination, which only exists with XLR terminations on both ends (and only if the XLR is properly implemented). Any time you add more connectors (adapter=2) you've introduced another potential signal loss/degradation.
F-XLR to M-RCA recommendations
For equipment with XLR out going to RCA ins, are there any "audiophile" grade cables you can recommend. I checked a few of well-regarded suppliers (BJC, Anti, etc.) with no luck. Of course, Amazon has a ton of $12 - $20 cables - they're not striking me as hi-fi grade to complement my system.
Fwiw, I'm considering the new microDac from Laiv and this'd be the first piece of equipment, that has only XLR outputs, that I would be purchasing.
For cost, would like to keep it under $250-ish.