@freediver
Since you have Tellurium speaker cables why not get the same brand for IC’s?
??? Which XLR Interconnect ???
Complete ground up rebuild continues..
System:Speakers-ProAc Response D2D (latest build)...
Speaker cables-Tellurium Q "Black II w/Black II biwire jumpers...
Integrated amplifier-Pathos Classic Remix Mk.II w/Nordost Red Dawn LS power cable...
DAC-Denafrips Pontus 15th.(incoming) with Nordost Blue Heaven LS power cable...
I want to run a true balanced cable from the DAC to the integrated amp & have narrowed it down to the following short list:
Pangea "Premier XL" using solid core Cardas Grade One copper..
Audio Art "IC-3 SE2"using Silver plated OFC & superb Eichmann connectors with Cardas best solder..
Silnote "Morpheus Reference Classic" using solid core pure silver wire...
According to all my A/I research this system should be highly synergistic with an organic,wonderfully balanced sound,yet possessing excellent transparency & detail...
What are your thoughts on which cable will allow the best of the components to come through without mucking up the balance?
Any recommendations I might consider other than my short list?
Thanks much,take care...
@freediver I just recently tried Audio Art silver clad copper statement XLR ICs and liked them. So may be worth giving Audio Art cheaper silver clad copper ICs on your list a try with return policy. here it is. You can build it yourself or have the guys at sonic craft terminate it for you |
10 feet of xlr that’s tricky. Your forced to buy lower quality than you normally would buying 3 meters, unless your willing to pay. If your pushed to lower quality xlr try an upgrade to your power cords. You can pick up nice $1500 to $2000 power cords from 10 or so years ago for $250 to $400 that perform like a component change. It may take up the slack from less quality xlr. |
One consideration is if your equipment supports the AES standard. If so, then just about any XLR should perform without issue. I used Mogami in my system, and when my dealer suggested an AQ model, I took it. Despite it costing a lot more, I did not notice a significant change in sound quality. I attribute this to all my equipment adhering to AES standards. (Reach out to Ralph Karsten-PM Atmasphere if you need more info). I think using XLR as a way to shorten speaker cable length, such as when using monoblocks is a great way to preserve signal quality. I don't know how long your speaker cables are, but if they are short runs, then you might notice a difference when moving to XLR. Bob
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