Using 2 different brands of interconnects?

Amen

I run different brands of cables in both my systems. To my ears both systems put a smile on my face. I know some folks stick with one brand for everything.  I see both ways as being acceptable.  I believe it comes down to synergy. 

I was a mix and match sort of guy. However when I placed a pair of Cardas Golden Reference in place of Golden Presence between my CD player and preamp to match the pre - power connection everything just clicked into place and the improvement was very evident. I was quite surprised at the magnitude of improvement as they are both from the same series, same materials, almost identical construction, and when compared in isolation quite close in performance.

Now I’m not so sure. I’ll bet there are some great combinations out there; however it was an interesting learning experience.

Between my analog and digital cables I have products from 8 different companies, with 2 different "series" from Kimber.
Everything has it's own sound. So it's not an issues and probably better to mix and match.  See (hear) what sounds best with individual components. I don't think there is a one size fits all brand of anything out there.Also the law of diminishing returns. There is a point were you are paying for a difference that only your dog or a bat is going to notice.
I have many "value" cables that sound great and some expensive ones that sound really great, and have returned some expensive ones that didn't cut it.
Didn't mean they were no good, just not the right fit for the component/ system. I have gotten to the point now where I'm happy with my choices.
Fine tuning the sound is part of the process and can be fun and not necessarily expensive.

"Under $100.00  sounds like cheap cable pretend it sounds good."
The OP, who obviously doesn't have the type of disposable income as some members here, asks for help with a legitimate question. What he gets is a pompous, snotty comment meant to demean him instead of provide help.
Can you imagine raising children with this type of attitude.