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For Those Who Are Unaware of The Cable Company

If you are shopping for new cables and are intimidated by the enormous range of possibilities, The Cable Company might be of interest to you because: 

1) Their cable lending library is an affordable means of borrowing already burned in cables and auditioning them at home. 

2) They offer individualized advice based upon your budget, gear and sonic preferences. 

3) Return/refund policy. 

There have been some complaints in the past about salesmen pushing particular brands. This hasn't been my experience, however. I've repeatedly sought out the guidance of one particular guy and I couldn't be more satisfied with how I've been treated and the sonic improvements. If you are intersected, PM me and I will provide you with his name. 

They don't carry every cable in existence. Nobody does. But they carry a much greater range than anyone else I know of. Accordingly, my last 5 out of 6 cable purchases have been from them. 

 

stuartk
stuartk OP
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@lalitk 

You just described the very traits my audio system embodies and deliver in spades.

Ah, well, maybe I’m heading in the right direction, then!  

I was actually considering that Aero DAC but the descriptions of its tone emphasizing upper mids and highs gave me pause. Instead, I bought a used Mojo Mystique XSE, which sounded very dull in my system. I’ve always believed I favor a warm sound but this  experience made me realize one can have too much of a good thing. I returned the Mojo and instead, focused on improving bass for this upgrade cycle. In hindsight, the Aero might’ve worked really well. I shall keep it in mind for the future. 

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lalitk
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@stuartk 

You just never know until you try a component in your system. I believe LTA offers 15 days trial. Whenever you’re ready, give it a try. There are just way too many choices in this category and I’m certain you will find the ‘ONE’ that check all the boxes! 

stuartk OP
4,040 posts
 

@lalitk 

You just never know until you try a component in your system

Experience has proven this to be true! 

 

There are just way too many choices in this category 

True, again!    

 

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eltabor
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What do you all think of Monoprice?

stuartk OP
4,040 posts
 

@eltabor 

I have no experience with them. I started out with Audio Art, about 15 years ago, as they were very affordable, offered a return policy and the owner Rob Fritz is one of the nicest guys I've encountered in the business. 

At a certain point, I could afford to spend more so I opted to explore other possibilities. Utilizing The Cable Company's lending library seemed a highly practical way to go and having had a very positive initial experience, I've (for the most part) stuck with them ever since. 

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