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Herron VTPH 2--what cables are you using?

I am curious about what cables are being used between your Herron VTPH 2 phono stage and your preamp/integrated amp. I am using Herron interconnects, but the rest of my cables are Transparent Reference MM2 level. I have stuck with Herron cables for the Herron phono stage because I have been advised that it is generally ideal to use cables made by the manufacturer of the component in question, if they make cables. However, I know that there is disagreement on this issue. I would like to know which cables have been used with the VTPH2, and with what results? Comparisons with Herron interconnects would be particularly illuminating. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.
arsh
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dodgealum
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Arsh:

I am using Empirical Design ICs throughout my system and have for some time. I have tried several different cable brands over the years but have retained the ED cables because of their superior sound quality, flexibility and cost/performance ratio. Karl has also routinely provided me with custom lengths as I have relocated components or swapped in new gear. Not that it matters much but they won the TAS "Golder Ear" Award two years in a row back in 2010-11 (I think). That said, I tried Keith's cables at one point and found them very competitive with the ED cables (and less expensive to boot). They are a great value for money.

arsh OP
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Thank you very much for your responses, I appreciate them very much. I would love to hear more from people like dodgealum who have also been able to compare the Herron interconnects against other cables.
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davt
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Yes, I used the herron cables, I still have two pair of them. The Herron electronics far far exceed the ability of the Herron cables. The Herron cables are ok but the Audience were a huge improvement in all areas. 
arsh OP
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Thanks davt. That's very helpful. I've been wondering if I'm hearing everything the vtph2 is capable of.
violin
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I have also used Herron cables with my Herron phono stage in the past but now have a complete Synergistic Research loom and the sound is wonderful. As someone in answer has already said , the Herron equipment is better than their cables in my opinion and my complete system uses Herron Audio gear except the cables.
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