I need cables for my 2 channel system


Hi all,

I find the cable discussion very confusing, and it's pretty tough to separate the snake oil from the substance. Here is my current system:

  • MacBook Pro (late 2016 - USB-C) --- <Generic Cheap USB Cable>
  • Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ --- <Monoprice Premium XLR> 
  • Rotel RC-1590 Preamp --- <Monoprice Premium XLR> (Runs to Headphone setup on Out2)
  • Rotel RB-1582mk --- <Monoprice Access Series 14 Gauge AWG CL2 Rated 2 Speaker Cable> 
  • B&W 805 D3
Notes
  • Considering getting an SBooster power upgrade for Mytek, but they aren't currently available (open to other options)
  • 805s will be replaced with 802 D3 at some point this year
  • Considering a different amp, if the Rotel doesn't pair well with the 802D3
  • I only listen to digital streaming music with this setup - usually Tidal
  • Occasionally use a Yamaha WXC-50 to AirPlay to the Mytek

Happy to hear any advice about the system, but in particular cabling. I am not looking to break the bank, but if there is substantial improvement to be had for a few hundred dollars, I'd love to hear suggestions. I am not, however, looking super expensive cables and cords. As for sound, I do love the sound of the 805 (and 802 when I've heard it), so I'm not looking to make some radical change to the sound signature. Just more of the awesome I already hear. Thanks!
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Canare/ Blue Jeans Cable.

USB cables don’t matter.  It’s 1’s and 0’s.
@dimora as a tech guy I’d normally agree about USB, but I’ve seen some reasonable arguments about transmission of unwanted signal across the wire with the 1s and 0s. This is why it’s so tough to separate snake oil out. It’s easy to find people who swear all of these things make huge differences. I’m going to call the Cable Company today to at least look at a starter kit and will keep my eyes open on Audiogon. Again, appreciate all the advice in this thread. 
Ok so I didn't read all the suggestions but I'm sure someone mentioned cable company for loaner cables. .but they charge a non refundable deposit of 5 percent so if you don't like any of the cables you have money you can't get back...screw that, go to a great audiogon member /seller highend-electronics talk with Alfred about demo cable's they won't hit you with a fee and he gives you  30 days to decide! Man you can't beat that.best of luck on your journey. 
Alfred of High End Electronics is superb. I've purchased product from him and will likely do so again in the future. My full signal cable loom is all SR, a line he represents. This post is in no way meant to detract from him, his business, and his product line.

He carries 3 lines of cables. Let me repeat that: 3 as in THREE!

His least expensive IC comes in at $699. 

Johnny B Serious! Yup, "can't beat that." 
My 2 cents. I agree generally with those who say that the best cable for connecting device X to Z is brand S. IOW, one cable very well may not mate well with your gear. I recently went through cables some of which costing north of $600, and below between several components in my system. I slightly preferred Signal Cables which are Copper clad in silver. I have heard the "diode" chatter on line, but it sounded the best in my system. The differences seemed small, but I just upgraded my 801M&W Matrix V.2 with heavily modified crossovers to stock Thiel CS-7's. I was wondering how the Cardis Golden References might sound. With the Thiels the difference was no longer nominal. If you want high quality at a reasonable price, I would seriously consider Signal Cable's Silver Resolution cables. It was actually LAT International's silver/copper cables, where they sent both through a die that pressed them together which made me realize that I generally find that the combination sounds better than either on its own. LAT closed its doors for retirement, and I have honestly only made my own from their hookup wire, so I have never done a toe to toe between them and Signal. Bluejeans is said to be hitting above its weight class, and while I am not wild about their silver cables DHLabs copper ICs are said to be a good bang for the buck. All that said, results in your system, and even between different components may vary! Good luck!