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Best XLRs under $500 a pair

Looking for some choices here. I’m using Pangia SE now but May look to upgrade soon. Equipment as follows:

BluSound Node streamer > Gustard X26 Pro DAC > Parasound JC2 BP Preamp > Parasound Halo A51 Amp. 
Basically looking for best 2 channel sound for music. Need a pair from DAC to Pre Amp / A pair from Pre Amp to Amp. 
 

Thanks 

bobbyloans
vernv
68 posts
 

Belden BAV are also hard to beat and available with a 30 day return policy.

markmuse
290 posts
 

DH Labs

robert53
514 posts
 

Cardas Clear Cygnus. Just slightly over 500.00.

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baylinor
1,605 posts
 

As mentioned by nonoise, I use Audio Envy O'nestian XLR and can confirm they are a huge upgrade over single RCA, specially between the source and the dac.

vinylvalet
930 posts
 

+1 Wire World if you are looking for an uncolored interconnect.

Recently I loaned a friend a pair of Eclipse 8 balanced. He had something decent but I can't recall the brand. He was shocked by the improvement. Up to this point, he didn't consider cable quality and design to be important. He has a nice system driving Legacy Signature SE speakers.

It's important that you audition before you buy. Otherwise, it's a crap shoot.

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