Nordost ICs mixing with other speaker cables


Just wondering if anyone has success? I read people advice NOT mixing Nordost with cables from other brands.
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Showing 2 responses by jmcgrogan2

Mixing cables has been discussed here many times. Nordost, like any cable company, will suggest that you are better off with your system full of only their product. Only your ears can be the final judge on this question.
You may search the archives for other questions on mixing and matching cables. There is plenty of information there.
I guess I should have classified myself as a mixer. I find it futile to try to find one cable company that has the best of all worlds. About 15 years ago or so, I found that Tara Labs Decade cables throughout worked very well, but that is the last time that I've felt that way. I've used some big name cables since then too. Nordost, Stealth, Purist, Shunyata, etc. I've tried the inexpensive route too, like Anti-cables, Black Mountain, etc.

No matter which manufacturer, the further I went down the line using only their product, the more their sonic flaws became apparent. From my experiences, I've found it easier to balance one companies weakness with another companies strength.

But hey, that is why they make so many different flavors. As always, YMMV.