"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
dr-john
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.
@dr-john - I have been researching, auditioning and developing cables for the last 5 years.

There are some excellent geometries in development, but the issue with a specific geometry is that it seldom "translates" nicely to other cable functions - i.e. speaker, interconnect and power cables.

For example: the ribbon geometry (as used by Nordost) works nicely for IC's and for speaker cables, but presents problems when attempting to build a power cable.

Few manufacturers even attempt to use a successful geometry for all cables, so the mix and match method would generally be the best approach.

I have developed my own helix spiral geometry cables, which provide outstanding performance and actually reduces heat generated by the various components when used throughout the entire system. But again, when it comes to longer cable lengths, winding the helix spiral presents a problem. 

One company that does utilize the same "design principles" for all of their cables is KLE Innovations. I have had the opportunity to audition many of their IC's and Speaker cables and found it advantageous to use their products only throughout my system, simply because they sounded superior to other commercial brands. The key to their design philosophy is keeping the neutral side of a components circuit at zero volts. Based on the results I have observed it would seem tat they are successful.

If you are not into DIY, then I would also recommend trusting your ears and try different brands.

Regards - Steve 

 
@uberwaltz May I ask what level of Nordost cabling were you at when you decided to call it quits? 

Reason for asking is that I’ve just auditioned a Heimdall 2 power cord in my system and was quite impressed with how it made my integrated tube amp sound. 
Certainly.
I was not quite matched but close.
Heimdall RCA and xlr ic,s.
Heimdall 2 digital cables
Heimdal red dawn speaker cables.

All power cords have always been my own home brew.
Ah, thanks. I love what the Heimdall 2 pc has done for my integrated tube amp but I find the price too prohibitive to invest in an all Nordost power set-up (QRT plus 3 power cords). 

For now, will just keep my mix and match power cords set up as I'm already getting great sound.