I'd start with DAC to Preamp. Then move. While it is logical that the furthest up the chain will have the greatest impact, components are different and react differently.... so, it still might make a bigger difference elsewhere. But I'd start with the DAC.
XLR cable placement
I just bought a new (used) XLR that may possibly be my best cable. Right now I have the same brand XLR's going from my DAC to my preamp as well as going from the preamp to the power amp. My power amp only accepts XLR's.
Would I be better to place my new best XLR's between the DAC to the preamp, or the preamp to the power amp?
Thanks in advance
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without knowing the cables in question…a general rule I follow…If both cables are copper with one model just higher up the line from the other, best interconnect should be between the preamp and amp. If you have silver and copper I would put the silver between source and pre then copper between pre and amp. If both are silver…good luck!
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@jeffreyw yep….i’ve had the top 4 in my reference system for an extended loan… and it’s a toss up…. even “ lowly Pegasus “ is a fantastic value imo… to the OP… experimentation is free…
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