@stillbuyingtoys Good point. I bought a 1.5M 5500 with plans to cut and make two shorter cable pairs. I want one pair for connecting my swarm sub amp (about 20") that will use the Xang stock XLRs. Was going to re-terminate the remaining to test against my other OCCs and the Veritas. You now have me re-thinking the new XLRs. Agree that I probably won't hear a discernible difference no matter what I put on them. Actually may try some copper/silver AECOs.
@t_ramey I have the Argentum hooked back up. Just seem more articulate vs the 5500. I think the DIY comparison to the Argentum will be the Audiocrast IC102.