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Seeking recommendations for DAC to amplifier balanced XLR cable

The amplifier is Musical Fidelity M6si and the new DAC is RME ADI-2 DAC FS, both great devices. At first I connected them with AQ Colorado 1m RCA. I happen to believe, however, that balanced cabling, which is possible between these two devices, has theoretical advantages over single-ended. I ordered Sommer Epilogue XLR cable from Germany, plugged it in yesterday and compared... Unfortunately AQ Colorado beats the newcomer. I have 2 choices: stay with AQ Colorado RCA (since it already plays great) or look for a better XLR cable. Any advice here is welcome! 
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gdnrbob
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@stringreen ,
+1,
I listened to Ralph Karsten when buying balanced equipment. If the equipment supports the AES 47 standard, then any XLR cable should perform as well as another.
Bob
gdnrbob
4,485 posts
 
@OP, 
You seem to be a glutton for punishment.😉

The Colorado's are fairly long in the tooth. I would consider moving to a more current interconnect.
I am getting a set of Mackenzie, soon.
I would PM John Rutan (Audioconnection) and get his opinion, before buying anything. He knows many brands, beyond the ones he sells and will give you the unvarnished truth.
Bob

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