Hi, I have some chord XLR at present but am waiting on a pair of linn black rca cables to swap over see if there is any difference. I know its not like for like, I don't think the xlrs make a huge difference unless you are running very long length cables from what I have read. I will let you know how I get on but also room accoustics, preference, maybe no change at all, so I think is what you feel happy with. I hope you enjoy your new cd player, love mine. I didn't see what speakers you have but I changed my qed revelation for van damme lc ofc cable, I prefered the sound, only my view though. Have fun.