XLR cable recommendations pls

[andyrlb]

My newly acquired system uses XLR cables from the preamp to the power amp , I bought a pair of 300mm ( a little short really) ones for £15 , they do the job but I’d now like to upgrade this possible weak link .



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[Bigman80]

Have a look at this.


https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheartofsound%2Enet%2F forum%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D60484&share_tid=60484&share_fid=4177&share_type=t

[Marco]

Guys, in future can you please remember that this is where cable discussions go, not in Blank Canvas... Ta!:cool:

Marco.

[andyrlb]

Guys, in future can you please remember that this is where cable discussions go, not in Blank Canvas... Ta!:cool:

Marco.

My fault Marco , apologies [emoji1303]


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[andyrlb]

Have a look at this.


https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheartofsound%2Enet%2F forum%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D60484&share_tid=60484&share_fid=4177&share_type=t

Thanks for that Oli ,are the spotfire only available from your good self or are the materials readily available for me to make my own ?


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[Bigman80]

Only from me mate. But! There is a good recommendation in there for the Mogami if you'd like something cheaper.
Thanks for that Oli ,are the spotfire only available from your good self or are the materials readily available for me to make my own ?


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[andyrlb]

Only from me mate. But! There is a good recommendation in there for the Mogami if you'd like something cheaper.

I’ll pm you Oli


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[Yomanze]

You'll struggle to hear any meaningful differences blind, which some guys kindly tested the other week, and found the same...

My preferred XLRs are from Blue Jeans audio, Belden 1800F & Neutrik XLR, because they are solid and make a tight connection.

http://www.bluejeanscable.co.uk/store/balancedaudio/index.htm

£22.50 for 1M cables. :)

[Bigman80]

You'll struggle to hear any meaningful differences blind, which some guys kindly tested the other week, and found the same...

My preferred XLRs are from Blue Jeans audio, Belden 1800F & Neutrik XLR, because they are solid and make a tight connection.

http://www.bluejeanscable.co.uk/store/balancedaudio/index.htm

£22.50 for 1M cables. :)"the Spotfire got the best out of my balanced system"

Would appear the difference was obvious enough to make a statement?

[emoji6]

[Yomanze]

"the Spotfire got the best out of my balanced system"

Would appear the difference was obvious enough to make a statement?

[emoji6]

That's just a statement; Gordon, who was getting blind tested, could tell no difference. I'd be interested to see what QWin would have thought if he got blind tested too, judging by the test, he says:

"So the Spotfire got the best out of my balanced system, but it is a subtle difference, only noticeable over prolonged listening sessions with varied material."

Or:

"Gordon stated there was not enough difference for him to pick one cable as better than another and to be honest, I felt more or less the same way."

I have no axe to grind, just a bit of balance to add, based on my own experiences with cables & blind testing.

[Bigman80]

That's just a statement, Gordon, who was getting blind tested, could tell no difference. I'd be interested to see what QWin would have thought if he got blind tested too, judging by the test, he says:

"So the Spotfire got the best out of my balanced system, but it is a subtle difference, only noticeable over prolonged listening sessions with varied material."

I have no axe to grind, just a bit of balance to add. :PNot suggesting you have an Axe to grind buddy, just making a statement of a statement [emoji848]

I thought the write up was very balanced (deliberate pun) [emoji38]

[karma67]

myself and steve can do a blind test next saturday oli,infact id be very interested how my own cables fair.

[Bigman80]

myself and steve can do a blind test next saturday oli,infact id be very interested how my own cables fair.Matey, I welcome that. Any investigation into cables is good with me, REGARDLESS of the result.

[ijrussell]

I've been using Silver Mogwai XLR cables for a couple of years (https://www.iglooaudio.co.uk/interconnect-cables.html). They're £95 for a 1m pair and very well constructed. I've never felt the need to try anything more expensive.