any other XLR interconnects i should demo?


nearing what i think is the end of my IC comparisons. want to see if there is anything that i've missed. not that i want to try every IC ever made....just want to make sure i've covered most of the more readily available IC's.

i say readily available because i'm looking used/preowned. would consider new but prefer the value in preowned

IC is for my consonance cdp too krell integrated s-300i, feeding aerial 7b's. have tried out 4 so far with one pair inbound. none have jumped up so far and said "i'm the one". understanding that no one can tell me what "the one" is, other then myself.....just looking for things to demo before deciding.

would like to stay under $500 used. would love to spend alot less. listen to 50% rock/alt rock, 30% jazz/smooth jazz, 20% classical.

what i've tried and what my thoughts are so far (read opinion).

Cardas Gold Ref: too warm/veiled

Acoustic Zen Silver Ref II: tad too bright

Audioquest Colorado: bass not tight enough.

Audioquest Columbia: bass not tight enough and a little harsh up top.

Tara Labs Air 2: inbound. will try next week (would appreciate any input on these as well)

if i had choose between the 4 i've tried....the audioquest colorado would be the current front runner.

so has anything flown under my radar that is worth a try? (based on what my feelings are regarding the ones i have tried).

thanks for your help.
levy03

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some great suggestions here. looks like i'm not that close to the end of this process lol!

obviously can't try everything but would like to find something i like alot asap....then struggle with "perfection" and a cable to love long term. will be upgrading almost everything over the next year or so making perfection seeking a waste of time (if perfection even exists in this hobby).

should have mentioned that i'll be upgrading my starter system. separate amp/pre-amp is in my future. not right away but within 12 months. upgrading my source cdp first. hopefully in the next month or two (going with DAC/transport). will revisit cables next year when i'm done with this madness. just looking for something i like right now. learning alot while i look/listen too.

stingreen-i'm not laughing at anti-cables. just scared because of the lack of insulation/shielding?. got a hornets nest of cables tangled up behind my equipment(did i mention i was new at this stuff?).

XLO's and Kimber's are 2 i can find pretty easy. will give them a go. keep an eye out for some of the others too. thanks for the suggestions.

Timrhu-what a gracious offer!. the world would be a much better place with more individuals like you. thank you. will let you know if i decide to take you up on it. got alot on my plate already but *really appreciate* the offer.

gotta comment again on how awesome you guys are for taking the time to help newbe's. i have a few other hobbies and boards i frequent regularly (watches, shotguns, cars). gotta say that you audio freaks are the friendliest most helpful bunch i've seen.

thank you!