I'm even later to this thread. But I'm about halfway way between you in Rutland. Rt 7 must be a high quality cable. 52 years live musician, some pro audio knowledge, and mid-70's employee at Stereo Theater in Rutland (once VT's biggest stereo/record store) and sold MacIntosh, Phase Linear, Sony, Technics, B&O, Thorens, Dual, ESS, Ohm, Bose, but primarily Yamaha. Now back on this addiction!...with a Topping D50S DAC, 1980 Kenwood KA-9100 (free to me after 35 years in the Weston Priory) and a new pair of Magnepan LRS.