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Audioquest Makenzie XLRs

I have the opportunity to purchase Audioquest cables at approx 40% below retail... 

I cant spend hundreds or thousands on cables.

Is there a better XLR cable for the money at the price point of $110 a pair than the Audioquest Makenzie?  110 is my cost.  Next up the line in AQ more than doubles my cost.... cant swing that much on ICs.

Gear consists of Marantz 7704, ATI 1807 Amp, B&W CDM 9NTs.
Not high end by any means but it's far better than what I had.

So .... is there a better cable for the money?
Seems AQ Makenzie is well reviewed and well designed.

Thoughts? Comments?  Assistance and advice is appreciated.
lightfighter2018
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lightfighter2018 OP
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If I should avoid AQ.... what are a few solid recommendations that wont break my budget of <150ish a pair??


Also -- same goes for power cords and hdmi cables. looking for recommendations for my AVP and amp.

Although I dont want to spend 100 for hdmi -- 50-100 max

Thx
gdnrbob
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Either call AQ, or call or PM John Rutan with your questions. His Agon ID is audioconnection. He can give you great, free advice regarding your system.
Bob
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nrenter
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Are you buying interconnects for 2 channels or 7 channels (or somewhere in between)?

Why XLR? I don’t believe either the Marantz or ATI are differential balanced. 

I’m a big fan of AudioQuest,  However, I’m not sure I’d throw a lot of money at cables for your system. I once did that for a 5-channel dual purpose AV system. Even with a good deal on cables, the $$$ add up quickly. 
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@nrenter 

CORRECTION> The amp I have is the ATI 2007 not 1807.  Sorry.  The 2007 says true balanced XLR.  Is that not same as differential?

I was under the impression that using XLR was better regardless, providing lower noise floor etc. Not sure if the 7704 has 'true' balanced... but it does have XLR connections... Spec says balanced XLRs.  Does not say true balanced on the 7704.


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Bob 

Thx. Will do.
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