I need cables for my 2 channel system

I was hoping to buy on Audiogon if possible. Sadly, in the SF Bay Area, Magnolia drove pretty much everyone out of business. I can hear a few Audioquest cables at one dealer, but not through the B&Ws (only sold at magnolia) and Magnolia's cables (don't remember the brand) were far more expensive than I was willing to go. How do I sort it out? I believe I have some main points where it seems like improvement could be made easily

• Power to DAC
• USB to DAC
• Power to Pre-amp
• XLR 

The cable runs are all super short. I am even using 1.5ft for the XLR on 2, and 3ft for the other 2. Even the speakers are close. One is maybe 3ft and 10ft.

Give The Cable Company a call and discuss. Then move forward with at least two separate looms to cover your system (power and signal) so you can compare, within your own system.

The Cable Company will ask for a small deposit and shipping cost. You can apply the deposit to whatever you decide to purchase. 

Since you mention that you don't have local dealers, this is an easy and beneficial way to accomplish your goals.

I purchased some Zu Audio cables off Ebay pretty nice and around $30-40 for 1m rca’s
it may take some time bidding as they seem pretty popular

I agree 100% w/david_ten’s advice. The Cable Co. has a database on cable for equipment (based on user info, I believe). Do give them a call.

At the same time, there will be brands that "fly" under The Cable Co. radar. You might want to at least research some of these. They represent high-value offerings and won’t break the bank.

Power (for DAC & Pre-Amp) - Shunyata Venom (Actually, The Cable Co. does carry this line and has good pricing right now). Pangea 14SE power cords. Not everyone is in love with the larger gauge Pangea 9xx series but I think, for sources, the 14xx series is very good.

USB to DAC - I’ve been very impressed with an Oyaide NEO d+ Class A cable (Class A, not Class B). Noticeably better than an all silver Pangea and an all copper Audioquest I have.

XLR - Mogami Gold Studio Neglex Quad Microphone Cable. You can spend more, but why? Let your ears be the judge. In my system, this holds its own in the company of Cardas Golden Ref., AQ Columbia, Harmonic Tech Pro Silway II & Cabledyne Copper Reference. A killer bargain by comparison.

Speaker Cable - Clear Day Double Shotgun cable. Very impressed with Paul’s wire and prefer it by a good margin over Morrow Audio SP-4 cable. Others that are well regarded but which I’ve not heard: Signal Cable and Audio Art.

No guarantee what sounds good with my gear (or to my ears) will work for you.  Just some ideas to check out.  ALSO - Opinions about cable are like a certain bodily orifice. Everybody’s got one. Good luck in your hunt.

Thanks, Ghosthouse!

One thing I've been trying to figure out is who makes a USB-C cable for Hifi? If I get any of them on Audiogon that I see, they all use USB-A from the computer, but that would force me to use the standard Apple USB-C to USB-A adapter.