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Long XLR recommendations

Hi all, due to a wifely requirement I have to run balanced interconnects about ~30 feet.  These will go between a BAT VK-3ix and Liberty Audio B2B-100s running mono.  Ready made cables would be prohibitively expensive for an approx. 10m run so I'm looking at DIY. 

I've previously tried Mogami and Canare but haven't been too impressed, they both seemed a bit dull and lacking inner detail.  I've built several cables using Furez FZ162AA that I liked better than the Mogami/Canare but, of course, I'm looking for something better.

Trying to keep costs below $10/ft rules out a lot of cables but i don't want to break the bank.  I've been looking at Neotech NEI-3004 and DH Labs BL-1.  Would either of these be "better" to the Furez cable?  If you think there is other cable that I've forgotten please chime in.  

I plan to use DH Labs XLR connectors for these cables.  Are there other affordable XLRs that use copped conductors?

Thanks in advance for the recommendations and opinions.

tko956
erik_squires
16,243 posts
 

I really like Mogami so surprised that didn't work out for you.  Parts Connexion has a DH labs sourced balanced, pure silver cable but it may be just out of reach. 

 

https://www.partsconnexion.com/CONNEX-66070.html

dill
2,539 posts
 

The DH Labs BL-1 is a silver coated copper cable highly recommended as is Erik's suggestion too if you want all silver.

tko956 OP
30 posts
 

@erik_squires thanks for that, I forgot about the connex cable.  I'm not too fond of solid silver though.  For some reason, mogami never really floated my boat.

@dill thanks for the BL-1 vote

Has anybody used the NEI-3004?

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audphile1
5,290 posts
 

Stretch it to NEI-3001 and use rhodium plated connectors if you want more clarity. Gold plated will be warmer. Check soniccraft website. 

soix
9,667 posts
 

Maybe also consider Furutech connectors?  Furutech seems to get good reviews from DIY cable types…

https://www.thecableco.com/catalogsearch/result

Although a bit above your $10/foot price target you might also check out Audio Envy that are still pretty cost effective and get great reviews…

https://audioenvy.com/product/monitor/onestian-g10-pair/

Incidentally, I reviewed the stereo version of your amps and found it to be outstanding and one of the best amps I’ve had in my system, especially when in high-bias mode.  Peter REALLY wanted me to do a follow-up review of the monoblock version as he was adamant they were a big step up in sound quality, but unfortunately the publisher wouldn’t go for it.  Really great amps you’ve got there, and best of luck with the interconnects.

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