Congrats on a great review. I'm glad you found satisfying cables. I'm not surprised that the XLO match well with your Plinius SA-100 mk III, as the Plinius has a reputation for rich, warm, smooth sound, and the XLO has a rep for fast, detailed sound. So they probably strike a nice balance. With a more detailed amp, like an Ayre, you may find the XLO's sound too lean.
As for $$$ spent, it doesn't really matter as long as you're happy. There are all kinds of audiophiles, some who spend big $$$ on gear and little $$$ on cables, and vice versa. Yes I have seen several folks who have power cords that cost more than the gear they are attached to. Of course there are many that balance cables and gear spending too (whatever balance means to you).
Now that you have some nice cables, you can move on to the important things.....like power cords. :)
Cheers,
John
As for $$$ spent, it doesn't really matter as long as you're happy. There are all kinds of audiophiles, some who spend big $$$ on gear and little $$$ on cables, and vice versa. Yes I have seen several folks who have power cords that cost more than the gear they are attached to. Of course there are many that balance cables and gear spending too (whatever balance means to you).
Now that you have some nice cables, you can move on to the important things.....like power cords. :)
Cheers,
John