Suggestion on XLR Cables

@gdhal  and @muses,
I miswrote in my previous post. My Belden/Neutric cables are actually Gotham PUR/Amphenol. I plan on doing a closer comparison with the Zus in the near future. Zu always recommends 250 to 400 hours to burn in the dielectric on new cables. I figure I'll give them about 60 hours before the face-off.

the high end cables (RCA or XLR)  warrant such premium prices because they are made out of confirmation bias

I figure enough "burn-in" has taken place to compare the Gotham PUR/Amphenol XLRs (I paid $35 on the Bay) to the Zu Missions (List $215 I think; but I paid $46.50).

I do believe I can tell a difference; that it's not bias or unbelievably short audio memory. The Gothams have been warmer since the beginning; but now the Zus are presenting a more profound bass and they are more dimensional and transparent. I prefer them to the Gothams, because I am a detail junkie; but I can't say they are clearly "better", or would be everyone's choice. In fact on a few tracks I (mellow acoustic guitar, Cello) I prefer them. I would have been quite happy with the Gothams on all fronts if I was faced with paying full list. Fortunately, I got a better deal.

Also, the Gothams played slightly louder.

Mogami Golds gave me a richer more realistic sound.   They did make a difference.  Inexpensive upgrade.