Favorite cable brand.

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Any recommendations where the cables were used in mixed sets should have a qualification. The house sound, how the cables were designed to sound as per manufacturer, is not obtained unless, and ONLY unless they are used in a complete set. I have demonstrated this with many systems (i.e. dozens) with several genres of speakers over the past 14 years of reviewing. 

As notoriously difficult as it is to gain consistency with cables using a variety of gear and speakers, it is IMPOSSIBLE to isolate the characteristics of cables when mixed. In that sense, "favorite" is not helpful. 

For this thread - or any others like it - to have even marginal benefit - such qualifications should be made. It would also be helpful to describe the system, if not shown in the virtual systems. That way, an interested party may learn something about the cables' interaction with specific gear, and perhaps contact the owner.  :) 

It should be expected that responses will vary widely, simply because there are so many brands available. I would not be surprised if after some time we see 100+ different brands mentioned. 

Now, please do not get upset with me for telling you the reality of the situation. I realize that most do not have the means, nor inclination to compare entire sets. However, that is the only way to begin to drill down to the innate characteristics and why a particular cable is a favorite.  :) 

Douglas you have a point, using at the moment 2 Kondos KSL i had the chance to try a Kondo pc and that thing really started stretching the system. 
But for the record, Kondo (OCC copper) and Acoustic Revive (Triple C) would be my favourites at the moment to choose from and go all the way when ready.

+1, @douglas_schroeder on using entire loom of cables from a single brand. 

After years of using Synergistic Research midlevel interconnects and power cords I auditioned the C2 and D2 level cables from Ansuz. Holy crap, what a difference. The power cords alone improved everything so much I was shocked. The interconnect just poured on more realism and dug deep, deep into the recordings. Yes, I am hearing things I never heard before in recordings I have been listening to for decades, and I have always had very good gear. I purchased the C2 level interconnects and power cords, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. Was the D2 level better? Yes, but a twice the price. The C’s seem to be the bang-for-the-buck sweet spot in the line. I am scheduled to audition the C level speaker cables in a few weeks. I’ll post my opinions on them then.

A word about price. Ansuz prices their stuff in the upper echelon, but do dismiss them out of hand for that. Actual dealer prices are way lower. In my case, less than half the marketed price. Final word, do not take my word, or anyone else’s, about the quality of these cables. Instead, contact a dealer for a loaner pair and hear them for yourself in your own system. I suggest staring with the power cord.