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"Loom" cabling vs. 'mix n match' ?

I want to use a new set of cables for my awesome Moon 780D DAC v2 - - including a power cord, an AES/EBU input from the Moon 260D Transport,  and  RCA IC's (into a Shindo Giscours preamp).  I've read good things about Acrolink-Mexcel, Shunyata, Nordost and Purist among others.  But is there an advantage to using the same manufacturer for all cable types in and out of the Moon ?  Or might the cumulative effect be too much of a good thing which would be better improved by intermingling brands ?
Thanks,
Dr. John
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jtcf
1,620 posts
 
I like to mix and match also.A clean and clear cable between the pre and amp,a slightly sweet cable from dac to pre,and sweet/fast speaker cables.Still experimenting with digital cables.
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ebm
9,311 posts
 
Use all Purist for the best sound i use Dominus but the cheaper ones are also great.
chipdelacalzada
64 posts
 
Interesting. I thought that going all Nordost route via their "foundation theory" would be the way to go but it seems that to mix and match cables still gets good results. 
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uberwaltz
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They were my thoughts too but as I went up the series, I found I was becoming ever increasingly concerned on the effects on the music on my rig.
I do believe it is all about system synergy though and it is possible I needed to spend even more!

But I am most definitely at a happy place right now and do not feel the urge to pursue that avenue again.
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