??? 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

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

 

freediver

You have an excellent system. If you enjoy the Nordost "sound", the Silnote is probably the best match from short list.  Second, have you considered a Nordost XLR IC?  Season's Greetings.

 

Happy Listening!

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).

Yes, my experience also. On my AES48 compatible gear I have 15-foot, 25-foot, and a 50-foot (not used permanently yet). All the XLR cables are from Benchmark.

I am not saying XLR cables do not sound different, I am saying for some gear it does not matter.

My gear tends to be more pro audio oriented where long XLR runs are more common as is the AES48 standard.