What I’d consider doing rather than moving the rack and potentially degrading performance with cheaper interconnects would be to buy a new rack that’s long and low — like two components high. That way you can leave the components where they are but the components are more out of the way both sonically and visually. Just another thought FWIW.
Good choice for 20' XLR cable?
I'm thinking of moving my equipment rack to a side wall. If and when I do that, I will need a pair of 20' XLR cables to go between preamp and amp. I do not want to spend more than $1,500.00 for the pair, hopefully much less for decent quality. New or used is okay for me.
Do you have any thoughts or suggestions regarding a particular brand?
Thank you.
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I had the same problem- Morrow Audio wouldn't make me a XLR cable long enough and I was getting into $10,000 territory with a custom set of Cardis. Since I'm not Elon that option got downvoted. I read the PS Audio DIY article here: https://www.psaudio.com/blogs/copper/how-to-make-a-50-high-end-xlr-interconnect/ I have made up a number of sets of these since my first try. I cannot tell the difference between them and my $600 1M Moro Audio XLRs. Yes, if you have a real listening room fully treated with bespoke gear and outstanding source material plus a golden ear you would be able to tell the difference between the Mogami DIY stuff and the $10K cables. My argument is that in a home stereo setup playing in a room with kids, dogs, furniture, Christmas trees a month a year, etc. the Mogami setup in that video is indistinguishable from the multi-thousands of dollar cables. |
I've been very satisfied with Benchmark Media cables. Worth checking out. $153 for a pair of XLR cables, 25 feet. I'm using their XLR interconnects and speaker cables. Benchmark Studio&Stage™ StarQuad XLR Cable for Analog Audio - Benchmark Media Systems |
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