XLR interconnect for new DAC/pre-amp to power amp--suggestions please for $500 or less

mtrot
Go for the WireWorld Silver Eclipse 7 IC and add the matching power cord (PC). It is a killer.  Happy Listening!

I made a pair of XLR using Mogami 2549 and couldn’t be more happier.

You can find a pair already made on eBay for cheap worth a try.

@ stringreen, et. al.,

So, I got my Stellar Gain DAC/pre-amp set up, with the Silnote Morpheus Reference Classic XLR interconnects going to my Krell power amp.  I'm playing CDs on my Oppo UDP-203 universal disc player, using the coaxial output into the Stellar Gain. 

So far, the setup sounds decent, but not as open and clear as I hoped.  Not as much soundstage depth, not as much bass definition/extension as I hoped. 

Maybe I've just gotten used to and spoiled by my High Fidelity CT-1 interconnects that up until now I have been listening to, with them running directly from my AVR directly into my power amp.  Man, those things are nice.  I was hoping not to have to spend $1,500 to maintain the sound quality I'm used to.  I'm now thinking about trying a set of Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 interconnects. 

I 2nd the  Mogami's and use the extra cash elsewhere. You at least owe it to yourself to test the Mogami up against anything else you're considering

@mtrot Those are Canadian dollars, and if you check the website, they are almost always running a 10-12% sale.  Conversion rate brings the cost way down.

@tobes
Thanks for the tip on the Mogami, will keep that in mind.  I may actually try some and if it's better, sell off the Silnote cables.

FWIW, I bought a 2 sets of Wireworld Eclipse 7 XLR cables after being impressed with the RCA versions.
I later substituted relatively inexpensive Mogami Gold studio XLR microphone cable (W2524 quad) for the WW XLR cable and was surprised to find the Mogami cables sounded more neutral and revealing.
I'm now using the Mogami Gold XLR between my all my Benchmark gear - sounds great to me and very inexpensive for long lengths. 

mtrot......when you had a chance to listen and evaluate, let all of us know your results.

So, I followed Stringreen's advice and went with a more moderately priced set of cables.  I ordered Silnote Morpheus Reference Classic XLR 1.5 meter for $345.  Wireworld and Audio Sensibility were just too expensive for 1.5 meter.  Although less expensive than those others, I believe and hope that the Silnote are a quality cable.  I do know that they were employed to great effect at RMAF. 

Not common used. But  $349 new 

@ jl35
I have been using Cerious GE speaker cables for a couple years now and I'm very impressed with them.  I don't see any Cerious interconnects listed on agon now. 

@ stringreen
Thanks for that info, good to know.

Cerious GE

I've tried lots of cable...your choices are all good.   In MY system, using XLR balanced cable, there is little difference in them.  Try a cheaper cable that is returnable and see for yourself

@ twoleftears
Thanks, looks like a good cable.  I need a 1.5 meter length and that puts the price up to $519, which is a bit more than I'm wanting to spend.

https://audiosensibility.com/blog/products-2/interconnects/#!/Statement-SE-XLR-Interconnects/p/22232352/category=2595836

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