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

I just purchased my first separate piece of audio equipment, a PS Audio Stellar Gain DAC/pre-amp.  For the first time, I will be able to use the XLR inputs on my Krell FPB 400cx power amp.  I'd like to get all the dynamics, clarity, soundstage, and imaging that I can for around the $500 price point.  So far, I'm looking at Wireworld, Audioquest, and Silnote.  Any suggestions much appreciated.
mtrot
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@ 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.
jl35
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Not common used. But  $349 new 
mtrot OP
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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. 
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stringreen
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mtrot......when you had a chance to listen and evaluate, let all of us know your results.
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tobes
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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. 
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