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Seeking recommendations for DAC to amplifier balanced XLR cable

The amplifier is Musical Fidelity M6si and the new DAC is RME ADI-2 DAC FS, both great devices. At first I connected them with AQ Colorado 1m RCA. I happen to believe, however, that balanced cabling, which is possible between these two devices, has theoretical advantages over single-ended. I ordered Sommer Epilogue XLR cable from Germany, plugged it in yesterday and compared... Unfortunately AQ Colorado beats the newcomer. I have 2 choices: stay with AQ Colorado RCA (since it already plays great) or look for a better XLR cable. Any advice here is welcome! 
ghjuvanni
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akg_ca
2,266 posts
 
I have the NORDOST FREY XLRs .... highly recommended 
gdnrbob
4,447 posts
 
@OP, 
You seem to be a glutton for punishment.😉

The Colorado's are fairly long in the tooth. I would consider moving to a more current interconnect.
I am getting a set of Mackenzie, soon.
I would PM John Rutan (Audioconnection) and get his opinion, before buying anything. He knows many brands, beyond the ones he sells and will give you the unvarnished truth.
Bob

david_ten
5,480 posts
 
plugged it in yesterday and compared

Is that a fair comparison? I'm assuming a fully run in, comfortable in your system cable   Versus   a tired, jet lagged, time zone confused, where the heck am I cold cable? 
ghjuvanni OP
92 posts
 
@david_ten Perhaps not a fair comparison indeed. I don't quite believe in cable break-in, but I am going to give this newcomer a chance. I was just trying to listen to it but I had to switch it over to Colorado, the lack of clarity was so annoying. I think the not broken-in cable would be harsh. This one is not, it just misses detail. I doubt that this effect will improve with time.
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