The problem is that cables should not color the sound but simply transmit the electrons. You may be in need of components that are more satisfying to you. In my experience Cardas and Purist emphasized the lower end in my system...but all wire is system dependent. All wire sounds different in different systems. On another point....balanced cables used with properly balanced circuits do much more than provide lower noise.
Need recomendation for an IC to fill out and enrich the sound between amp and pre-amp.
Don't what level to start looking for a quality IC compatible IC with a Conrad Johnson PV-14L pre-amp and a BAT amp to fill out the sound. I opted for an all RCA pre-amp because I got a good deal on the CJ, and did not want to wait for a mixed BAT XLR and RCA pre-amp, or that of another brand. I did a lot of looking over 4 months
So the advantage of lower noise using the XLR to XLR interconnect is no longer in play, and I am still using a Signal Audio Cable XLR to RCA to connect the amp to the pre-amp. It cost about $59, not that price matters. It sounds good with the components, BUT, I think I can buy a much better RCA to RCA IC that will deliver a much fuller and richer sound. As good as Signal Cable IC is, it seems to lack a fullness in the lower to middle midrange, and also the soundstage could be wider and deeper.
I realize it could be the CJ pre-amp or the mix of CJ which is 10 years old but was upgraded to the SE version Despite what I said, it sounds very good.
Therefore, I would like recommendations for an interconnect that may accomplish what I described above before getting on "The Cable Company loaner library IC merry go round. A $200-$300 "USED" price range is my budget. Thank you, SJ