IF you spend a lot of money, make sure you can return for full refund.
I would get a basic pair to compare, because you might find these $25. 25lf pair is all you need
different colored ends is helpful, 25lf pair for $25.
quality construction
Good choice for 20' XLR cable?
I'm thinking of moving my equipment rack to a side wall. If and when I do that, I will need a pair of 20' XLR cables to go between preamp and amp. I do not want to spend more than $1,500.00 for the pair, hopefully much less for decent quality. New or used is okay for me.
Do you have any thoughts or suggestions regarding a particular brand?
Thank you.
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If you're not afraid of buying from Ali-Express, I personally have bought cables, ICs (XLRs) and PCs from them. It's very hard to beat their prices v quality. I bought a variety, one in particular is Xangsane hifi xlr cable 4N pure silver 2 * 0.5mm ² amplifier sound card decoding connection cable microphone cable 3.5M $445
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Blue Jeans Cable offers several cable options and custom lengths for a reasonable price https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/balancedaudio/index.htm#1800F |
I also recommend Blue Jeans cable. They will make cables for your specific length. Their customer service is excellent. Well made cables and connectors assembled in the US at a reasonable price. No snake oil. I can say the same about Pine Tree audio. They both will work with you online to answer your questions before and after you buy. It’s good to have Choices. |
Yes for Pine Tree! I had them make me a custom length Phono Cable with my specific fittings (rca/din connector with long narrow neck to fit the arm’s long narrow tube). They were very helpful solving, making, promptly shipping it. I mentioned the inexpensive find from Amazon above because I bought a cheapo 6’ phono cable from Amazon while waiting for a high priced much respected Ortofon Phono cable and the Pine Tree Cable. Frankly, the $6. cheapo phono cable from Amazon sounds the same as the Ortofon and Pine Tree. If you hear a difference, great, pick the preferred, I just think, with easy returns, a well made inexpensive cable from Amazon for comparison is easy and can potentially save you a lot of money. Ali-Express, Temu, eBay from China or Japan, Yahoo Auctions, aleado from Japan: I have successfully used them as well, just pay attention to all the details, and watch the shipping cost as you select. Temu, you can pre-filter 'local warehouse', so the item is already in your country, you get it quickly, and returns if needed would be local. Yahoo auctions: 1st you make an account with aleado with enough money already in it to cover your bid amount. 2nd: seller ships to Aleado (that cost is shown when bidding), 3rd: they give you several shipping methods with exact costs after they receive and inspect the item from the seller on your behalf. (there is a shipping calculator to get estimates for your address while bidding). |
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