recommends for interconnects?


Looking to replace old (and tired) MIT shotgun XLR interconnects between Mac 402 amp and Levinson pre and CD player.

there are so many cables and reviews and opinions out there. Looking for similar or slight improvement in sound, but under a few hundred dollars. Is that even possible?   1 meter with XLR terminating both ends.....

Ideas and thoughts much appreciated.

david

 

derbim

Cables do make a difference. Tecnology has evolved quite a bit over time and cables are getting better and better. price point has has also changed in recebt years, like everything else.
However at similar price point different brands will sound different. It depends of the sound signature you are looking for and the synergy with your system. Chatgpt can give a general perspective on sound signature and system matching to get started. I personally like a more organic well rounded sound. Cardas Clear and Luna Mauve fall in this category from auditions  i have made and cables i owned.  Nordost is a bit more detailed for those who like a more analytical presentation. Audience is a very well balanced cable but you will likeky need to invest a bit more.Good luck in your search.

I have to ask...exactly what is a "tired" cable?  I've seen frayed cables where cats went to town, cables that have been cut, and cables that have come apart because someone pulled on them the wrong way.  But "tired"?  Thanks in advance. 

It is just like very time some guy goes into the Rennlist Porsche forums and asks experienced Porsche owners which Porsche 911 he should upgrade to from his 993, a few guys say there is no difference, and he should just get a Honda Civic.

Actually no, that never happens.