I'm have two sets of DIY DI's which I've made up with low cost Mogami w2534 star quad microphone cable - terminated to single xlr connectors, i.e. no 'Y' adapters. The DI's are between my Benchmark DAC3L, HPA4 pre and bridged mono AHB2's
I'm getting greater apparent dynamics/impact, better separation and dimensionality to instruments/voices - which seem to be presented in bolder relief with better timbral detail - and a more expansive feel to the soundstage but without loss of focus. There is also a non-fatiguing quality to the music that doesn't seem to impact detail.
I'd still like to do further listening to see if there are any negative consequences to these changes.