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recommend excellent balance XLR cable for me plz?

Hi
my current source is the Audio Prima DAC MKII SE
and my headphone amplifier is TTVJ 307A
I want to buy an excellent XLR cable to connect the two together.
I can pay up to 1000$ for the cable(I think I will find a used one so I can get a better cable with the price).

My taste of music is "soundstage, detail, airy, image, emotional"

Can anyone tell me which used cable is the best in my price range?

Thanks
lobster_king
jallen
502 posts
 
In my opion, balanced cables sound more alike than RCA cables. XLR are more uniform in sound. Balanced is better as a conncection, but I prefer the sound of RCA where noise is not an issue.
nick778
147 posts
 
I don't know if anyone has heard the KS-1136 (XLR) but they offer the same airyness and detail without any brightness or harshness plus they offer a tad more bass and it it tighter. I've had both and sold the Sky.

Of course, some of the differences heard or what is better is system dependent.

The KS-1136 offers two silver positive conductors and two silver return conductors. The KS-1130 uses one of each.
rodman99999
6,166 posts
 
Nick- I wish you hadn't posted that info. Now I've GOT to spend another couple grand on I/Cs!
bxxxb
29 posts
 
Has anyone compared the KS-1136 with Nordost Valhalla?
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