XLR for P5 and A23

rburgess714
rburgess714 Posts: 616
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I have the P5/A23 combo integrated into my HT. Will XLRs give me a gain in performance? I’m currently using Douglas Connection Bravo ICs which made a significant improvement over some old monster ICs?

Regardless I need another set of ICs and could repurpose the Bravos. So should I consider XLRs and if so what should I look for in 200 or less range. Or should I get more Bravos?

Thanks,
RB
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    A lot of the supposed gains, or lack there of, are widely disputed. I had the P5 and A21 for a bit and did use the balanced connection, and, the one thing for certain is thee wa an increase in gain with XLR.
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  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
    edited April 2018
    kharp1 wrote: »
    A lot of the supposed gains, or lack there of, are widely disputed. I had the P5 and A21 for a bit and did use the balanced connection, and, the one thing for certain is thee wa an increase in gain with XLR.

    Any recommendations for xlr cables in the 200 or less range?
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    These are really nice.

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    If your happy with the cables from Doug, why change ? Have him make ya a set and be done.
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  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
    tonyb wrote: »
    If your happy with the cables from Doug, why change ? Have him make ya a set and be done.

    For sure if I am staying with RCAs. I just did not know if XLR made a big difference and they are a bit more expensive so I was going to shop on the used market.
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  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
    tonyb wrote: »
    If your happy with the cables from Doug, why change ? Have him make ya a set and be done.

    Okay I I goofed, they really are not that much more. I will be ordering a pair from Doug.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    I really like Signal Cables XLR's, and recently bought a set ($59) for my Preamp to amp connections.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    FWIW, those $59 (2ft/pr) of XLR's replaced a $329 Kimber Hero WBT's RCA set and sound every bit as good, if not better than the Hero.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
    edited April 2018
    steveinaz wrote: »
    FWIW, those $59 (2ft/pr) of XLR's replaced a $329 Kimber Hero WBT's RCA set and sound every bit as good, if not better than the Hero.

    Thank you sir. I ordered a pair from Doug yesterday so I am set for now.
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