XLR cables for a reasonable price?

Next thing I know, someone will say that choice of tubes doesn't matter either. Great amp will sound great with anything in it. Oh, and power cords make no difference if the power supply is great. 

In general, when dealing with balanced audio connections, the cable itself should have a minimal impact on sound quality, especially over short distances. Balanced connections are designed to reject interference and noise, making them less susceptible to signal degradation due to cable quality compared to unbalanced connections. However, this doesn't mean that all XLR cables are created equal, and some factors can influence your choice of XLR cables: just like Cable Length、Build Quality、Interference、Personal Preference

A while back, somehow I came across @atmasphere numerous comments about Mogami wire / XLR.  I have all Ayre equipment - QB-9 Twenty DAC, KX-5 Twenty Preamp, VX-5 Twenty amp with Wilson Audio speakers.  If Ayre equipment isn't balanced, I don't know what is.  

I use Mogami 2549 (2 conductor) cable with Neutrix connectors between all of it, including longer runs in XLR to dual subs.  If I experienced noise (which I don't) I would use the quad conductor Mogami - 2534.  The 2549 has much lower capacitance. I've found it via "World's Best Cable" in various lengths and the construction quality appears high. 

As for me and what I've experienced, this XLR interconnect issue is settled. Another friend with 3 separate "megabuck" systems in his home has found the same. 

Ralph ​​​​​​@atmasphere - Thank You for taking the time to share thoughtful expertise, as I've seen you do many times in the past.  You're helping people you don't even realize you're helping, and I'm sure many others are also appreciative.  

@inna I think maybe you've bought a ticket for the wrong flight. 

A friend of mine was considering buying Mogami interconnects and to help out I did a lot of research. My conclusion, only from research, was that the Mogami interconnects are worth their price… meaning that if they cost $100 their sound quality is in line with $100 interconnects… versus say $1,000 or higher, major high end brand interconnects.. like Cardas, Transparent, etc. I have not tried them myself, but I found the conclusion very compelling, and consistent with their construction.