Better XLR/RCA adapters


I know, I know, that's not audiophile way, but I might have to temporarily use them. I heard that Purist Audio is considered the best by some but they are $500 pair, and I don't want to spend $1k on adapters.
So what should I get? Cardas ? Specifically, I would use XLR cables and the current equipment is all RCA.
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Why would you want to the single ended connections will sound better than the balanced ones on most if not all gear anyway.
I might be getting Otari or Studer reel to reel deck in the foreseeable future, they have balanced connectors and for a good reason. That I would not want to use with adapters. So if I see a balanced cable that I would want to use with the deck in the future for sale and the price is right, I might buy it now. In the meantime I would be using these high end cables with adapters in the current system.
What cables am I thinking about ? Well, probably either older Purist Dominus fluid or Wywires Diamond. The former is almost impossible to find, no one sells it.

I know this is an old thread, but in case anyone finds it in the future, I just want to add that I use the neutrik adapters from parts express and they are well-made and a perfect fit with the neutrik connectors that are probably already installed on your xlr cable, at 1/5 the price of the Cardas adapters. I use them only on the preamp end of my MIT Magnum M1 proline interconnects (SET preamp>Class A SS amp) and direct (no adapter) to the balanced inputs on my amp. I hear zero ill effects.