Balanced vs. Single Ended Interconnects

I'm sure that I could borrow cables from a friend.  I am a fan of Blue Jeans Cables, but it would cost $60 plus shipping which is starting to be a significant amount of the $200ish that I'll eventually spend on Audioquest Red River cables.  I think the Monoprice cables would run under $20 and I have been using them at my church for quite a few years without issue.

@mceljo maybe the padre would let you borrow a set to try at home?
If they work fine at church, they should work at home.

I got off RCA more than 30 years ago.  Never going back.

My whole system runs balanced; that is truly balanced, not just single-ended terminated with XLRs.

I’d recommend the “World’s Best Cables” as a solid trial for xlr’s using quality mogami or canare cabling. They’re also very well terminated, most with neutrik connectors. Was a bit skeptical until I purchased a set and saw how well they’re made. Roughly $40 on Amazon and we’ll worth it. They sound VERY good, balanced, detailed. They claim a long burn in and I’m inclined to believe it as they have “opened” over time. 
 

I was recommended by some very knowledgeable and respected high end manufacturers of amps and preamps the "Mogami Studio Gold Neglex Quad XLR" and bought it at Sweetwater pro music store online for a little more than $100/pair.  The Mogami website spells out all the specs unlike some high end boutique cable manufacturers.  Well built w/Neutrik gold connectors and no need to upgrade further.  

Andrew Robinson uses ONLY unbalanced interconnects. He doesn't believe in balanced. I've don't hear a difference when I switch them out.