Looking for a "dark" sounding xlr ic....?

I'll second David99's endorsement of the RSA Illume` cables, I'm using the rca's with the bullet plugs and think they're great. Open like all good silver cables but well-balanced. I'm sure they would sound great balanced as well. FWIW I'm using tubed seperates, so perhaps there won't be synergy with ss gear, but like others I've heard the Electro integrated described as dark and rich, and the price on the RS cables is tough to beat.

I've tried a few XLR cables between my Benchmark DAC1 and BAT preamp. One that did not show any signs of brightness in my system was the Pure Note Cerulean. I wouldn't call it "dark" though. Very natural and listenable. I'm still undecided long term between the Cerulean and a Cardas Golden Reference.

Thanks for the responses. I didn't know the eci-3se had a rep for being "dark and rich". It doesn't come across that way in replacing a MFA Magus pre and OCM Belles amp. I'll look into Cardas and RSA cables.

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