help upgrading cables

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I was looking for some advice on what cables would be appropriate for my system. They’re sort of the final frontier for me. I’m familiar with some brands but I haven’t auditioned anything. I’m currently using mostly basic Pangea Audio ICs (unbal) and power cables, but I have Kimber Monocle XL speaker cables. Not sure what would be best to upgrade first. Here’s my gear:

Amp: Luxman m900u
Preamp: PrimaLuna EVO 300, Denafrips Athena
Speakers: Magico A3
Digital: Marantz SAKI Ruby SACD, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, Holo Audio May DAC, Sonore opticalRendu as Roon endpoint
Analog: Clearaudio Concept TT, MoFi UltraPhono
Power: PS Audio PowerPlant 15

With the exception of one balanced wireworld eclipse 7 XLR between DAC & Athena, I’m running all unbalanced at the moment but I would like to transition to balanced through the Athena. My thought was to first get a balanced IC between Athena and m900u. Would need at least 3m. Budget at most $2k, thinking possibly the Cardas Clear Cygnus or Wireworld Silver Eclipse 8 which are around the same price. Or would something else be more bang for buck? Thoughts?
 
Cable choices are an extremely personal choice. I have been a Transparent Audio user for almost 30 years. With their extensive line, you can pick your price point and continue to upgrade getting credit for your current cable. I started at the low end years ago and now have their Opus versions.

Cincy
 
Welcome to AS.

I use Clarus Crimson. I noticed with it the benefits improved as I added more of the same brand into my system, which may be a factor if you already have some cables.

I've played with Wire World and like them. I also like Analysis Plus which seems to me to improve sound while keeping a natural tone, not exaggerating any certain frequency.

As mentioned, cables are personal, but some brands seem to have better synergy with your system than other and some bring you closer to what you want in sound from your system.

Hopefully you have a dealer willing to lend you some to try, if not, look to purchase with return option.
 
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