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+1 @incorrigable 

I don’t know that they are comparable to what the OP has, but I like BJC as well. Well constructed, US manufactured, no problems. 

@jjss49 I’ve been using Kimber Carbon phono cables and XLRs. There’s no raspiness or sizzle. They are neutral and have awesome bass. I’ve run then on phono stage and on DAC. Incredible cables. Compared to my Nordost Tyr 2 the Carbons are fuller sounding but lack just a bit of air on top that the more expensive Nordost gives you on vocals. No harshness though, no sizzle. Neutral cables - if you heard sizzle with them it’s most likely your components and not the cables. 

@ctlesq I have BJCs in rca and xlr. No they’re not comparable with Kimber. They’re ok until you hear something better. 

XLR

We don't need the extra shielding of XLR for our short runs in Home Systems, however some/most XLR connectors LOCK in place

and some, not all XLR outputs have a stronger signal (+3db) than RCA.

RCA

1. Audio Classics changed my vintage jacks to all new Gold Plated RCA jacks

2. I bought or changed all my RCA connectors to LOCKING type, so when I mess with any cable I do not even slightly disturb any other cable's connection.

IF ordering a custom length, you might ask the maker if they have a locking connector option.

I bought something like these and changed some of mine

https://www.parts-express.com/Locking-RCA-Plug-Solder-Type-2-Pair-091-1270?quantity=1

these come various lengths

https://www.ebay.com/itm/326469663572?_trkparms=itmf%3D1%26aid%3D1110006%26rkt%3D12%26asc%3D20231107084023%26mech%3D1%26algv%3DSimVIDwebV4WithCtxRankerV1UnifiedFeatures%26pmt%3D1%26amclksrc%3DITM%26sd%3D358278094387%26sid%3DAQALAAAAEDzqMuDKduyPRW46B0DNv30%3D%26itm%3D326469663572%26noa%3D1%26plcampt%3D5%3AAG7568343865%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26rk%3D6%26pid%3D101875%26b%3D1%26mehot%3Dnone%26lsid%3D0%26meid%3D503fa34189a1443283be0cef36bd8792%26pg%3D2332490&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A326469663572503fa34189a1443283be0cef36bd8792%7Cenc%3AAQALAAAA8KLoGo41gKHtqPfIa5lF%252FWjQjdzIQ73rtGosP%252BBGmcPis1364XGSU%252Fh7VHaFLoC%252BlrlMtxCYp1CUnSAyzA2Z9pPPazuhqv2dtbYl5VRj25cchryOgiiReLZluJ%252Fd%252FD%252BV4uEvjkXejvN4uqHvWya1o1wooGyET1c44jjIs3WjW730qlN6%252FNzdIaWxUphiw9ed46SLaO69uIhZFiN6c5V925wnqIcCRdGmdFIvDwhe7FpW9XN3tbrF4TuNELq1JqT4RmZDTIOQ3PJ1QlIe%252FcrcF7HHDtsSUlgYd7n1xT8c7f5X8A0%252FcKg8v5sLsoM9ivyYng%253D%253D%7Campid%3APLP_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490&itmmeta=01KMQYHY09QQ21SVPJS0F8AB7P

And, I found a 3 wire video composite cable with locking connectors, bought two, pulled them apart, and ended up with 3 pairs, color coded locking connectors. 

elliottbnewcombjr

We don't need the extra shielding of XLR for our short runs in Home Systems ...

Who is "we?"

XLR is just a connector and doesn't inherently signify anything beyond that. So if you don't want shielded XLR cables, buy unshielded XLR cables. They'll likely give you lower capacitance than the shielded variety. Either way, if the cables connect to a balanced circuit, you'll benefit from lower noise because of CMRR.

Many differentially balanced components will yield 6 dB higher gain when connected in balanced mode compared to single-ended. Another way to consider that is that for a given output, you'll enjoy a 6dB better s/n ratio. That's quite a bit, especially on something like a phono circuit.