[pompon]

I just buyed a balanced amp (apache).

I will need XLR interconnect for my cd player (ARC CD3MK2) -> apache

Someone have experience with XLR cables (entry level / diy / expansive commercial )?

What I know, for single end, quality matter but for balaced is-it as big ?

I just don't want to drop large amount of money if it's not required at all.

Any suggestions ?

 

[vcoheda]

something with speed and clarity and maybe a bit forward would be a good match with the slightly warm sounding apache.

 

[vvs_75]

If you can handle the solder iron then you can make the cables yourself with a bit of patience.

 

[1UP]

Congratulations, you've taken cable variation virtually out of the equation by going XLR-XLR.

Don't spend too much, maybe something like BlueJeans if it makes you feel better.

 

[vcoheda]

all of the XLR cables i used sounded different.

 

[stevenkelby]

How long do you need?

 

[pompon]

I need normal lenght .. probably something like 1m (3 foots).

 

[CarbonTi]

I have had a Apache and it is indeed a amp with a warm, forward sound. If you are willing and able to DIY interconnects, then that is the most effective way to proceed.

Canare L-4E6S with Neutrik XLRs will get you started for little money, construction is simple and will sound fine.

 

[shaizada]

Pompon,

You bought the amp that I lovingly owned for a while

Congrats! Great sound thing that Apache.

For cables, I had GREAT luck with

1) Furutech Audio Reference III - Great sound top to bottom. No frequency range is highlighted in particular and the sound is top notch end to end. I really enjoyed this cable with the Apache as it does not add anything in pushing the signal forward.

2) Harmonix Golden Performance cables - These are a little expensive, but they do everything the Furutechs do, just even more naturally so. The Apache being a solid state amp (even though a warm amp) can do wonders with well done copper cables. Naturalness is surreal with these cables.

3) Jena Labs Fugue: Another well done copper cable. Go ahead and read the reviews on this cable. Jena labs knows how to do copper (even though they might mess up headphone recables

).

Try these copper cables if you can and I don't think you will EVER need to reach for any silver stuff.

Do post what you end up going with.

~G

 

[pompon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaizada /img/forum/go_quote.gif Pompon, You bought the amp that I lovingly owned for a while ~G

Ty for your recommandations, I will do somes search tomorrow.

For the amp, Aye .. will see if good enough to beat my existing amp.

Will permit me to try the balanced route ... when I will be fixed on cabled!

 

[jh4db536]

i use signal cable silver ref XLR ICs with my apache. I'm very happy with all their products.
Analog Interconnects

the grover XLR ICs are a bit more pricey. Never heard them, but theyre well regarded.

 

[vcoheda]

i have used 3 XLR cables with my Apache. in order of good to best, i would rank them this way:

signal cable silver resolution
audioquest jaguar
nordost heimdall

pretty happy with the heimdall. no real desire to try something else for the time being.

 

[kugino]

if you're able to build your own, i say that's your best bet. i used canare star quad for mine...mogami works, too.