I also have a balanced cable from PETEREK using the same material. I use it with my PM3 and I really like the cable. I never comment on sound of cables as I have myself never been able to hear differences in cables (not saying they don't exist, just I can't hear them). So, given that disclaimer I love the feel of the cable, it is well made, and attractive. You can also ask PETEREK for a fabric sleeve if you prefer the covered look. It is a very nice cable, made quickly by custom cable standards, reasonably priced and it allowed me to use balanced with the Onkyo. I'm happy. As an added bonus, PETEREK made an adapter to use with this cable so that I can also drive my 400i balanced from the Onkyo, which I find it does quite well.