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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.

lovehifi22
dseltz
167 posts
 

+1 Mogami

XLR cables are made for very long runs. 100' is mot a problem. Cables itself has much less effect on SQ as long as you go with a well made quality cable, like Mogami. Spending 1000s on XLR cable, IMO, is money that can be much better spent elsewhere in your system. 

elliottbnewcombjr
5,521 posts
 

IF you spend a lot of money, make sure you can return for full refund.

I would get a basic pair to compare, because you might find these $25. 25lf pair is all you need

different colored ends is helpful, 25lf pair for $25.

quality construction

 

tweak1
3,676 posts
 

If you're not afraid of buying from Ali-Express, I personally have bought cables, ICs (XLRs) and PCs from them. It's very hard to beat their prices v quality. I bought a variety, one in particular is  Xangsane hifi xlr cable 4N pure silver 2 * 0.5mm ² amplifier sound card decoding connection cable microphone cable 3.5M $445

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807288169672.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.27.22bf796aX71qWn&algo_pvid=b73d923e-224a-499a-8425-127a2d831e93&algo_exp_id=b73d923e-224a-499a-8425-127a2d831e93-13&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21181.99%21165.09%21%21%21181.99%21165.09%21%402103209b17360262854955412e0336%2112000040902363078%21sea%21US%21128321401%21X&curPageLogUid=8k8CnKx3h6og&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

 

 

audio_guy_uofw
48 posts
 

Blue Jeans Cable offers several cable options and custom lengths for a reasonable price https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/balancedaudio/index.htm#1800F

bassbuyer
144 posts
 

I also recommend Blue Jeans cable.  They will make cables for your specific length.  Their customer service is excellent.  Well made cables and connectors assembled in the US at a reasonable price.  No snake oil.  I can say the same about Pine Tree audio.  They both will work with you online to answer your questions before and after you buy.  It’s good to have Choices.  

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