What cable companies make the best cables and sell them directly?


What cable companies make the best cables and sell them directly?

I have a good quality system and I am looking for better quality cables for all connections.

Denefrips Terminator DAC
Martin Logan Expression ESL 13A Electrostatic Speakers
Pass Labs 260.8 Mono Amplifiers (2)
PS Audio BHK PreAmplifier
Sony Blu Ray UBP-X800 CD/Blu Ray Player
SVS PB 16-Ultra Subwoofer

I am looking for good quality cables sold directly to the consumer.  I am currently using no name, better than average, cables.  I refuse to pay the 100 % markup of the better line of cables that are sold through middlemen.  I am looking for companies that have had very good reviews.

This is NOT to be a discussion as to whether or not cables make a difference.

Thank you to all for your assistance.
 

firstonetallguy

Buy used has been mentioned...and guarantee wont pay markup.I did buy some Audio envy and for what i payed they sound really,really good.Captain has my admiration after making my own for couple years and really seeing that/diy side of cables. 

Zavfino is really good, same with Audio Envy, Anti-Cables, EWA Cables, Audio Art, Silnote. Hard to go wrong with any of those brands

Analysis Plus has an online Home-Audio-Store now.  

Most authorized dealers charge the same or better and it can be an option to buy from one of them, or if they are local to you maybe you can try them out on demo.  This is how I tried Oval, Copper Oval-In Micro, then Crystal (OCC) and ended up with the Crystals for my streamer to DAC, sources to preamp, and to mono amps. Some like the top of the line Silver Apex too, all nice cables depending on your price range.  Some times they pop up used at some savings and people look for them.  

It would help if you listed your system, IMO.

This is the last setup you posted in a thread...

Denefrips Terminator DAC
Marantz AV7703 Pre Tuner
Martin Logan Expression ESL 13A Electrostatic Speakers
Pass Labs 260.8 Mono Amplifiers
PS Audio BHK PreAmplifier
Sony Blu Ray UBP-X800 CD/Blu Ray Player
SVS PB 16-Ultra Subwoofer

I'm not familiar with any of your gear (or your tastes/wants) so no rec's.

 

DeKay
 

@firstonetallguy   you’ve got a nice system. I’ve also got a Denafrips DAC (Terminator Plus) and Pass amps (XA60.8s). I’d recommend checking out Iconoclast cables. They sell direct and have a 30 day home trial period.