I have always had the best results placing the best cables from the source into the preamp. I just did a demo of Audioquest's Dragon compared to my Thunderbirds (from my preamp into my amp). I was surprised that the Thunderbirds held their own and were not bettered significantly by the Dragons.
XLR cable placement
I just bought a new (used) XLR that may possibly be my best cable. Right now I have the same brand XLR's going from my DAC to my preamp as well as going from the preamp to the power amp. My power amp only accepts XLR's.
Would I be better to place my new best XLR's between the DAC to the preamp, or the preamp to the power amp?
Thanks in advance