I have recently bought many pro audio XLR cables Mogami 2549, Mogami 3173, Canare L-4E6S, Gotham GAC 4/1 Ultra Pro and Belden 1800f. I believe that there are no absolutes in Audio. What works in one system or between two components will have different outcomes. You have to try for yourself in your system. With that being said these are all excellent interconnects for the price and they do have different tonal balance, dynamics, soundstaging etc. I settled on Blue Jeans Belden 1800f between Pre and Amp and Mogami 2549 between Dac and Pre.I just inserted Cardas Clear Reflection and I have to say they create a very dense sonic picture. What you prefer is up to your ears.
XLR cables for a reasonable price?
I've seen lots of threads where it is stated that balanced components are "insensitive" to cables. Does this mean that spending a lot of money on XLR cables is probably unnecessary, as it offers no sonic benefit over cheaper XLR cables?
I would like some recommendations on reasonably priced XLR cables that give excellent sonic performance. Thanks for your replies.