I got off RCA more than 30 years ago. Never going back.
My whole system runs balanced; that is truly balanced, not just single-ended terminated with XLRs.
Balanced vs. Single Ended Interconnects
From your experience, would you expect a higher quality single ended interconnect or an entry level balanced interconnect to sound better when connecting two balanced components?
More specifically, I will be connecting a Denafrips Ares ii to a Pathos Classic One Mkiii and I currently have Audioquest Sydney RCA interconnects. Is it worth getting some cheap Monoprice XLR cables or should I just wait until I can justify purchasing something from Audioquest (probably Red River or Belden BAV) in the future.
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I’d recommend the “World’s Best Cables” as a solid trial for xlr’s using quality mogami or canare cabling. They’re also very well terminated, most with neutrik connectors. Was a bit skeptical until I purchased a set and saw how well they’re made. Roughly $40 on Amazon and we’ll worth it. They sound VERY good, balanced, detailed. They claim a long burn in and I’m inclined to believe it as they have “opened” over time.
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I was recommended by some very knowledgeable and respected high end manufacturers of amps and preamps the "Mogami Studio Gold Neglex Quad XLR" and bought it at Sweetwater pro music store online for a little more than $100/pair. The Mogami website spells out all the specs unlike some high end boutique cable manufacturers. Well built w/Neutrik gold connectors and no need to upgrade further. |
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