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Help me pick XLR from Pre to Amp

Posted by Industrial on April 29, 2017 at 08:11:33:
I need to get XLR cables to go from Preamp to Amp. Currently using RCA Kimber PBJ RCA cables. I have no problem with the Kimber. However I have a fully balanced system so why not.I cant hear all that much different between "higher end" cables however I don't want to regret getting something. I like supporting local businesses so I have narrowed down my list to these 3 cables.If cables do make audible sound differences I would love to maintain the sound I have now with the PBJ, higher top and and tighter bass is ok but I really like the mids of my system at the moment. Nice and smooth slightly warm. Lots of reviews on the blue heaven, the tara labs not so much and Oyaide is almost always about the power cables or the outlets...

Oyaide Tunami Terzo XX V2

Nordost Blue Heaven

Tara Labs RSC Prime M1

Budget wise this is as high as I want to go at the moment. I can always move them to my dac later on. Also Nordost is having a demo here in a few days so I can grab those cables at a discount. I doubt I will be able to tell the difference when they switch cables...