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Should I try XLR?

I've never tried XLR cables, just regular ICs with my components. I currently have a Luxman 505UXii integrated with Dynaudio Special 40s. My CDP/streamer is a Marantz ND8006. I'm currently using WyWires ICs with all of my equipment. Would adding XLR cables to the CDP/streamer make a huge difference---if so, should I stick with WyWires XLR or something else? Thanks in advance for your help. 
bluorion
bluorion OP
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@lalitk Thanks for checking into ND8006--well, that solves that.  I should have looked into that myself. If I decide to 'tweak' or upgrade late, I'll try XLR. 
ryder
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I'm not sure about the 505uxii but XLR cables on my 590AXII made a rather significant difference in comparison to single-ended in my system. Balanced connection between the amp and DAC.
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deadhead1000
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@ryder I own the 590 also and switched to XLR’s to my DAC. The main reason I did so as I have little room between cables behind my equipment and felt the added isolation might help. It did. 
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fuzztone
5,510 posts
 
That's like asking if I should scratch.  
Only if it itches. How could we possibly know?
ebm
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Quieter with better dynamics try ASAP!!
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