Does using same brand cables improve performance?


I have read several recommendations that one should stick with one brand of cables throughout the system to get the best result. What say you? Is this just dealer hype or does it really make a difference. I am buying a system with Wilson Sophia's, ARC ref 110, and a Esoteric DV60 and am struggling over the cable question. It is easier to find good deals on Audiogon if mix and match doesn't hurt performance.
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Showing 1 response by karelfd

You're likely not do much wrong if you go for one brand and more specifically one series of cables and cords to wire your entire system. Having said that, I do agree with the previous posters, to quench the best out of your system, carefully mixing brands and/or series may get you closer to your personal sonic nirvana. In this regard, note that some renown companies will actually manufacture only cords (LessLoss leaps to mind) or no cords at all (e.g. Townshend) or no speaker cables (e.g. Cicable). And sometimes, a manufacturer will actually tell you they introduced a new cable on demand just to be able to offer a full product range, aha... The risk of subscribing to the joyful art of mixing is that you may pile up various unused cables after a while because even if you do audition each new one, there will always loom another you'll want to try (luckily, helpful Audiogoners can mostly be found and be at your service to get rid of such pile ;^).