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Post by edward on Aug 15, 2022 20:39:32 GMT
What's the minimum spec I need for XLR cables? I want to connect up my (new to me) pre to my amp. I'm confused what quality level I need. Lots of cheap xlr-xlr cables on Amazon to uber high end stuff elsewhere. Does it make a difference considering the whole point of xlr is noise reduction? I've already gone balanced between the DAC and the pre, looking to complete the path to the power amp which has balanced inputs. Any xlr cables sitting in a drawer needing a new home? cheers  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 15, 2022 21:14:02 GMT
What's the minimum spec I need for XLR cables? I want to connect up my (new to me) pre to my amp. I'm confused what quality level I need. Lots of cheap xlr-xlr cables on Amazon to uber high end stuff elsewhere. Does it make a difference considering the whole point of xlr is noise reduction? I've already gone balanced between the DAC and the pre, looking to complete the path to the power amp which has balanced inputs. Any xlr cables sitting in a drawer needing a new home? cheers I'd recommend a pair of SAEC XR-3000 Then recommend more to replace your others. |
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Post by edward on Aug 15, 2022 21:26:26 GMT
£300 plus Oli.  Really? In what way, and why, do such expensive cables improve over bog standard xlr cables? I do appreciate the suggestion, just want to understand why. |
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Post by optical on Aug 15, 2022 22:08:39 GMT
£300 plus Oli. Really? In what way, and why, do such expensive cables improve over bog standard xlr cables? I do appreciate the suggestion, just want to understand why. The facts are that they are still carrying (and trying to preserve) the signal. So replacing good quality single ended IC's with "bog standard" XLR's is not going to improve performance just because they are XLR's. Yes XLR is better for cancelling some potentially induced noise (especially over long runs) but that's not the only factor in play here, it's a bonus of the design though. Having said that I did read an interesting and convincing argument as to why single ended cables sound more 'natural'. I'll try and dig it up. In the mean team I actually found these to be about the best performers without spending loads, they might be better than your current ones, they might not, but as it's Amazon you can send them back no questions asked if you don't like them, Jeff can afford it! 2 Meter – Quad Balanced Microphone Cable CUSTOM MADE By WORLDS BEST CABLES – using Mogami 2534 wire and Neutrik NC3MXX-B Male & NC3FXX-B Female XLR Plugs. amzn.eu/d/2sk1Wa8 |
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Post by stevew on Aug 15, 2022 22:14:45 GMT
Can’t explain why triple c does what it does. However I’m really enjoying the process of getting the stuff into every chain of my system.
Just flogged my van den hul orchid xlr’s which went between the pre and the power. This was after discovering the difference that SAEC RCA’s made... which was a big difference. I’d put money on triple c xlr’s being outstanding also. Mind you, at £300 I’d probably get the longer 1.2 metre SAEC rca for less money and make 2 or 3 shorter length cables out of it. That’s my plan a.
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Post by optical on Aug 15, 2022 22:34:10 GMT
I will also add to that though, that if you want what is probably the best straight away (somewhere you may end up anyway), grab the triple C.
It really does justify this hype.
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 16, 2022 5:38:37 GMT
£300 plus Oli. Really? In what way, and why, do such expensive cables improve over bog standard xlr cables? I do appreciate the suggestion, just want to understand why. £150ish? zenmarket.jp/en/rakutenproduct.aspx?itemCode=murauchi-denki:77894291The arguement about cables is long and arduous. The fact is that the SAEC cables have been revelatory in my system and the further up the ladder i go, the better they get. And it's not just a subtle nuance, or ...it's a level change in performance. However, i have no data, measurements, technical specs etc to back that up, so it's just personal opinion. |
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Post by karma67 on Aug 16, 2022 7:06:09 GMT
£300 plus Oli. Really? In what way, and why, do such expensive cables improve over bog standard xlr cables? I do appreciate the suggestion, just want to understand why. £150ish? zenmarket.jp/en/rakutenproduct.aspx?itemCode=murauchi-denki:77894291The arguement about cables is long and arduous. The fact is that the SAEC cables have been revelatory in my system and the further up the ladder i go, the better they get. And it's not just a subtle nuance, or ...it's a level change in performance. However, i have no data, measurements, technical specs etc to back that up, so it's just personal opinion. i agree,i think with interconnects you've sometimes just gotta either not bother or take a gamble,for me it paid off,ive seen other peoples reaction when they heard them too,that tells me its real. there is a gain,i was using RFC venus cables,not cheap at £447. the saec cable is simply better.
you could argue though is that 'better' just a different presentation? i leave that out there.
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Post by edward on Aug 16, 2022 8:38:47 GMT
Thanks very much guys. Much to chew on. Silly me thinking xlr cables will be inherently better than unbalanced cables when I've experienced what great cables can do.
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 16, 2022 9:11:15 GMT
Thanks very much guys. Much to chew on. Silly me thinking xlr cables will be inherently better than unbalanced cables when I've experienced what great cables can do. I have always prefered RCA's in all honesty. XLR's have their positives, but in a home system those benefits don't appear to be as `pivotal |
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Post by antonio on Aug 16, 2022 14:25:42 GMT
Roy Gregory preferred RCA's many moons ago, don't know if his preferences have changed depending on amplifier used.
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Post by pete on Aug 16, 2022 16:06:55 GMT
I have to add my vote for pc ccc. The difference I got just using a power lead was like I had added a much superior amp to the system. It just allows you to hear more of what is there. I’m about to get all my power cables ccc. I already have ccc speaker cables and interconnects.
The stuff is just another level and some.
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Post by karma67 on Aug 16, 2022 16:13:22 GMT
thats the one cable ive never experimented with,feel like i should too. which one do you use?
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Really? In what way, and why, do such expensive cables improve over bog standard xlr cables?
