XLR interconnect for new DAC/pre-amp to power amp--suggestions please for $500 or less


I just purchased my first separate piece of audio equipment, a PS Audio Stellar Gain DAC/pre-amp.  For the first time, I will be able to use the XLR inputs on my Krell FPB 400cx power amp.  I'd like to get all the dynamics, clarity, soundstage, and imaging that I can for around the $500 price point.  So far, I'm looking at Wireworld, Audioquest, and Silnote.  Any suggestions much appreciated.
mtrot

Showing 5 responses by mtrot

@ jl35
I have been using Cerious GE speaker cables for a couple years now and I'm very impressed with them.  I don't see any Cerious interconnects listed on agon now. 

@ stringreen
Thanks for that info, good to know.
@ twoleftears
Thanks, looks like a good cable.  I need a 1.5 meter length and that puts the price up to $519, which is a bit more than I'm wanting to spend.
So, I followed Stringreen's advice and went with a more moderately priced set of cables.  I ordered Silnote Morpheus Reference Classic XLR 1.5 meter for $345.  Wireworld and Audio Sensibility were just too expensive for 1.5 meter.  Although less expensive than those others, I believe and hope that the Silnote are a quality cable.  I do know that they were employed to great effect at RMAF. 
@tobes
Thanks for the tip on the Mogami, will keep that in mind.  I may actually try some and if it's better, sell off the Silnote cables.
@ stringreen, et. al.,

So, I got my Stellar Gain DAC/pre-amp set up, with the Silnote Morpheus Reference Classic XLR interconnects going to my Krell power amp.  I'm playing CDs on my Oppo UDP-203 universal disc player, using the coaxial output into the Stellar Gain. 

So far, the setup sounds decent, but not as open and clear as I hoped.  Not as much soundstage depth, not as much bass definition/extension as I hoped. 

Maybe I've just gotten used to and spoiled by my High Fidelity CT-1 interconnects that up until now I have been listening to, with them running directly from my AVR directly into my power amp.  Man, those things are nice.  I was hoping not to have to spend $1,500 to maintain the sound quality I'm used to.  I'm now thinking about trying a set of Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 interconnects.