XLR (Balanced) interconnect cable question


Hi,
Right now I'm using XLR cables between my Parasound amplifier and processor based on Canare L-4E6S cabling. Since I'm upgrading my processor to a much higher level (Marantz AV8805 to Lyngdorf MP-60) I'm looking to upgrade my cabling also. Don't want to go crazy. Here are my options:- Wireworld Equinox 8 XLR- Cullen Cable Copper Series XLR Interconnects:  Interconnect Features:
  • Super Flexible 8mm PVC Outer Jacket
  • 98% Shield constructed of 99.9% Pure OFC copper wire with drain wire which will eliminate EFI and RF
  • 18 awg 99.99% Pure OFC Copper Conductors
  • Teflon dielectric which provides an extremely high signal transfer and accurate sound quality
  • Covered with black Techflex sleeving
  • Made in the USA with professional grade materials
  Connectors:

 XLR’s Nuetrik X series with 24K gold plated Pins

- Schmitt Custom Audio cable WE Balanced XLR Black Gold InterconnectsSchmitt Custom Audio Western Electric 3 pin Balanced XLR Interconnects are built with vintage 24 gauge solid core copper Western Electric wire covered with silk cloth from the 1940's and 1950's era. Each strand is covered with black, platinum and red sleeves, then loosely braided and soldered to Neutrik 3 pin males and female connectors with black shells and 24kt gold plated pins.
The Wireworld cable is well reviewed, however the Schmitt cable uses the Western Electric vintage wire (also well reviewed). Cullen Cable is know for good, affordable products.
Any thoughts? Thank you.

128x128mhaanraadts
Yes. Mitch2 is right, there is such a thing a confirmation bias. However, there are things you can verify yourself and that is the sound. If it doesn't sound good then it is not good, just return it. But my point is that if you buy yourself a 12k box and you supply it with $200 cable retail. How much sound you are going to get out of the box. Try a 2k cable and see. If you don't like what you are hearing just send it back and use what you have.
Back in the analog days I definitely could hear a difference with analog cables. Never did with digital cables.

The dealer I bought the Chord cables from thought I made a mistake by going “cheap”. He recommended to test various cables and that’s what I will do. I have the Canare, a set of Belden and now the Chord cables. If I can’t hear a difference I will stick with the Chord. Otherwise time to upgrade… I have 13 channels going so the cables won’t go to waste.
I wasn't aware there were so many psychologists spending their spare time on audio forums, diagnosing audiophiles. That, or there's a bunch of people projecting their deficiencies on others. 

All the best,
Nonoise
As I said above....your components should be differentially balanced for you to get the best from your connections....there is very little difference among cables when using XLR's  Most components are not differentially balanced because there needs to be separate circuits for + and -.....much more expensive. Most XLR connections are a sales attraction with little benefit