XLR Balanced
Balanced XLR interconnects for equipment with true balanced circuitry, and for runs where noise rejection matters more than cable length.
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When balanced is the right connection
A balanced connection carries the signal twice, once inverted, and the receiving component cancels anything common to both. Noise picked up along the run disappears in that cancellation, which is why XLR is standard in studios and why it holds up over long distances.
The benefit depends on the equipment rather than the cable. Where both components are balanced from input to output, XLR usually gives a lower noise floor and often a slightly different tonal balance from the same manufacturer's RCA equivalent. Where one component simply provides an XLR socket on a single-ended circuit, the advantage largely disappears and RCA may be the better connection. Check the manual or ask the manufacturer if you are unsure.
XLR also carries a higher output level on most equipment, so expect to use less volume for the same loudness. Cables here can usually be made to order in the length you need with no making charge, and burn-in is available free on request. Comparing XLR against your existing RCA run in your own system is the only test that settles it.
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Atlas Cables
Atlas Mavros 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable PairSKU: Atlas Mavros Balanced Audio
(1 reviews)From£1,313.75Ex. VATXLR interconnect cable based on the same design objectives and manufacturing techniques developed for Atlas' Asimi range, utilising copper rather than silver conductors. The Mavros XLR is a superb interconnect designed to complement the performance of ‘high-end’ audio systems by achieving maximum signal transfer. -
Atlas Cables
Atlas Asimi LUXE 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable PairSKU: Atlas Asimi Balanced Audio
(1 reviews)From£4,093.33Ex. VATThe Asimi XLR is a state-of-the-art interconnect designed to be effectively ‘invisible’ in the replay chain and to reveal the entire content and ambience of the recording without any sense of exaggerated detail or brightness. The Asimi XLR is engineered to maximise the performance of ‘high-end’ audio systems by achieving maximum signal transfer. -
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Chord Company
Chord Signature Tuned Aray 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable Pair - Special OfferSKU: Chord Signature XLR
(1 reviews)From£880.79 £1,250.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £369.21The Signature Tuned ARAY XLR will let you learn so much more about your favourite music and it will let you discover just how good your hi-fi really is. -
Van Den Hul
Van Den Hul MC-Silver IT MKIII Balanced 2 XLR to 2 XLR PairSKU: Van Den Hul MC-Silver IT MKIII Balanced
(1 reviews)From£1,313.32Ex. VATThe MC - SILVER IT Mk III Balanced is the top of the line balanced interconnect in there program. -
Van Den Hul
Van Den Hul The Integration XLR to XLR Audio Cable PairSKU: Van Den Hul The Integaration XLR
(1 reviews)From£182.50Ex. VATThe INTEGRATION HYBRID is a triple shielded quadruple core audio interconnect suitable for both balanced and unbalanced use -
Van Den Hul
Van Den Hul The Rock XLR to XLR Audio Cable PairSKU: Van Den Hul The Rock XLR
(1 reviews)From£407.50Ex. VATThe ROCK Hybrid is probably the best value for money interconnect we have in the program. The specific 3T (True Transmission Technology) qualities are present. -
From£1,010.83Ex. VATAtlas are continuosly enhancing and improving their cable range by learning from all of their developments across the depth of products they design. The goal with Ailsa was to create a hi-end range of cables at a measured price while reducing distortion during assembly and manufacturing. The resulting cable resolved the many challenges Atlas laid out for themselves and ultimately offers an excellent improvement on the Hyper range.
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From£1,653.75Ex. VATAtlas have been working tirelessly to create a new range of cables that can offer the exceptional performance levels of the Asimi range, however, utilising their expertise in OCC Copper to deliver a more natural, open sound profile. Enter the Arran cable. With solid OCC Copper conductors, Teflon dielectric, Dual Drain technology and a unique OCC pin material, the Atlas Arran cables offer the best of Atlas' cable technology at an excellent value for money.
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From£1,382.50Ex. VATAudioQuest's Mythical Horses, Black Beauty and Pegasus, bring the proven advantages of ZERO-Tech to a much wider audience. Most of the delightfully obvious sonic advantages of ZERO-Tech and the other refinements that enable the Mythical Creatures (ThunderBird, FireBird, and Dragon) are just as obvious when listening through the Mythical Horses.
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Chord SignatureX Tuned Aray 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable PairSKU: Chord SignatureX XLR
(1 reviews)From£1,530.00 £1,700.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £170.00With the latest cutting-edge technology and superior sound quality, the Chord Company SignatureX Tuned ARAY Analogue XLR Cable is the perfect addition to any hi-fi system.
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SALEFrom£652.50 £725.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £72.50If you're looking for an amazing analogue interconnect cable that's both high-performance and reliable, the EpicX ARAY XLR interconnect from the Chord Company is the perfect choice. This cable features unique ARAY technology and is further upgraded with the latest XLPE insulation which allows it to deliver superior sound quality
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Chord ClearwayX Aray 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable PairSKU: Chord ClearwayX XLR
(1 reviews)From£191.25 £212.50Ex. VAT ✓ Save £21.25The Chord ClearwayX Analogue cable features unique Chord Company ARAY conductor geometry, developed from the award-winning Sarum Tuned ARAY. Now fitted with XLPE insulation.
