Mogami Neglex W2549

Glad it was helpful.

GAC-1 Ultra Pro does have bend memory — the Reussen shield gives it a natural curve — but once you route it intentionally and dress it, it behaves and stays put. I’ve only built XLRs a few times, but when I have I’ve used Neutrik connectors with Mogami 2549 and Canare L-4E6S, I liked them both and they worked out fine for the application. They both sound great.  Canare is like an armored car.. Mogami is supple .. so for home use XLR you can’t go wrong with 2549. Low capacitance and great to work with. 

Redco is a solid source and carries pretty much everything I discussed, though I do buy from a few different vendors depending on the project.
 

Hopefully this helps clean up that ragtag mess behind your preamp, I’m sure many of us can relate lol.

Should you go ahead I’d love to know what you think.

@chuckaronson - I am curious if you have tried the other Gotham star quad cables, specifically GAC-4/1 Ultra Pro. Gotham seems to market that as the best they make -- though "best" of course has many dimensions.

@mike_in_nc 

no.. I haven’t used it yet — as most of my work is unbalanced interconnects. That said, the next time I build an XLR I plan to try it; the Ultra Pro shielding has been exceptionally quiet in my experience, so I’m definitely curious. No need atm but soon hopefully. If you use it lmk what you think.

@chuckaronson - It will be interesting to hear if you ever try the GAC-4/1 Ultra Pro.

Your comment raises a point . . . it is often said that using balanced connections reduces the perceived differences among cables. I have been using balanced interconnections for so long, I sometimes forget I may be in an audiophile minority. I wonder if those who found strong differences among cables would mind noting whether they are in balanced or single-ended circuits?

@mike_in_nc 

I will definitely report back should I get the chance to work with it :)