Canare 4S11

I've returned to ask about Canare interconnects. In my system I use Canare 4S11 speaker cables and Silent Source ICs. Due to a component change I wanted a more neutral cable so I installed Mogami 2534 Star Quad from preamp to amp and the result was just what I wanted. It was more immediate and transparent, however, this cable presents an unlimited high-end which made my brain hurt. I have hyperacusis and am sensitive to high frequencies. Would Canare be a better option? I'm very pleased with my 4S11 speaker cables.

Also, does anybody know if there is a difference in sonics between using balanced cables vs SE RCA? Take away the fact that a balanced circuit has higher gain, does a SE connection sound the same? I can use either.

My number one nemesis in high-end audio has always been "brightness", so I understand.

IMHO, the Canare will be  a little more "polite" than the Mogami, but you'll need to try them for sure.

Balanced connections are usually cleaner, with less noise.  That's the purpose for a true balanced connection, is to keep the noise out, especially on longer runs of cable.

Most audio systems use shorter cables lengths, so the difference is subtle, but can be impactful...

@lowrider57 

I’ve always preferred using balanced in my system but to me the difference between balanced and single ended has more to do with the implementation of the circuit within the device in addition to the difference in gain.

on a side note- how’s your Mutec working for you?

I really like the XLR connectors!  🤗

Thanks @mofimadness . The length is only 1.5m but I enjoyed what seemed to be a blacker background and higher S/N. I should mention I did a shootout between Audio Envy and Zavfino balanced. The Audio Envy was too warm and their Pro series (a custom order) was excellent but brought the soundstage too far forward, like I was sitting in row one of the concert hall. Zavfino OCC copper and silver was good but after hours of break-in, the highs dominated at the expense of the midrange. I was missing the sweet mids of the woodwinds and French horns, and I'm using all Amperex in my dac and pre.