Thanks, @gdhal
Suggestion on XLR Cables
I’m looking for a suggestion on reasonably price high-end XLR cables. By reasonable I mean <=$1k. I prefer pre-owned cables because I hate paying retail, especially for cables.
The rest of the system is
PS Audio DMP Transport
PS Audio DSD Dac
NAT Audio Magnetic Preamp
PS Audio BHK Stereo Amp
Wilson Audio Duettes
Synergistic Powercell 10 UEF Conditioner
Acoustic Revive RTP-2 Power Distributor
(2) Acoustic Revive R-777
3 Furutech Flux 50 Power Filters
Various Furutech Power Cables
Dueland XLR interconnects
Acoustic Revive Speaker Cable
Most of what I listen to is Jazz, Vocalists (Diana Krall, Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald) or Pop/Rock (Eagles, James Taylor). Occasionally classical but then mostly solo piano.
Thanks in advance.
The rest of the system is
PS Audio DMP Transport
PS Audio DSD Dac
NAT Audio Magnetic Preamp
PS Audio BHK Stereo Amp
Wilson Audio Duettes
Synergistic Powercell 10 UEF Conditioner
Acoustic Revive RTP-2 Power Distributor
(2) Acoustic Revive R-777
3 Furutech Flux 50 Power Filters
Various Furutech Power Cables
Dueland XLR interconnects
Acoustic Revive Speaker Cable
Most of what I listen to is Jazz, Vocalists (Diana Krall, Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald) or Pop/Rock (Eagles, James Taylor). Occasionally classical but then mostly solo piano.
Thanks in advance.
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@ghosthouse I would categorize the quality/sound characteristics as full bodied and neutral (not necessarily lean or warm). I think one of the key characteristics in the design of the cable is the "Star Quad design". I've also used straight wire musicable II (level 1) which I believe is the same type of cable design http://www.straightwire.com/interconnects.php and also sounds great. However, I think the version of this type of cable from blue jeans cable is preferred and perhaps "better" because of the connector (Neutrik NC3-B) https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/balancedaudio/index.htm I think the key ingredient here is the star quad design and the fact that you shouldn't have to spend thousands or even hundreds to obtain it (assuming the length is 3 feet or so per cable, and 2 are needed). |
@shadorne @gdhal @pbnaudio Do you find the Canare Star Quad L-4E6S has a consistent sonic characteristic? e.g., ., full bodied and warm vs lean and neutral? I don't have an opinion having never used this IC so looking to your experience with it. Thanks. @inna I found the Tchernov site but it looks like they might be Europe only. |
https://btpa.com/IC8402XLR-XX.html. Best sound I have found in an interconnect. They will make them with RCA using the same Belden cable also. I sold all my high price name brand wires and went to the Belden 8402 for ever interconnect. |
If you are willing to experiment read my thread regarding Tchernov cables. And forget all this pro junk, they use them because they want to save a lot, that's all. Ralph, at least at times, uses Purist Audio cables for shows, no matter how much he might talk about Mogami. He is doing business here not socializing for the sake of it. |
Go to this pro audio site https://www.markertek.com. You will find Canare and Mogami Pro XLR cables. Cheap and SOTA..... IMO. All you need. |
Shadorne +1 on the Canare - unbeatable for the $ Available terminated form Blue Jeans Cable https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/balancedaudio/index.htm Good Listening Peter |
