XLR cable for basic beginner

"Would you put $29.99 tires on a $100,000 car Mr. Know-it-all?"

I would put whatever tire the manufacturer recommended. They engineered the car to perform with a certain type / size and even brand of tire. Do audio makers do the same? I assume the cord they ship with the gear has been found to be entirely satisfactory.
And I wouldn't say I know it ALL.
All Opinions are not equal. Sometimes a person does not even have enough information to have or offer an opinion.

I quote: "Monster cable? You're wasting the money you spent on the rest of the system!"

I stand by my opinion and feel no need to apologize for anything nor do I feel that I have insulted anyone.
Additionally, I never mentioned Oracle or any "endorsed" cable.

All I am saying is that the quality of the components deserves some experimentation in selecting an appropriate IC and that $100 might not do it. I see nothing controversial about that OPINION! And it is just an opinion, based on personal experience, which may prove to be incorrect. Perhaps there is an outstanding IC in that price range that I don't know about. I'm always open to that possibility! In fact I would welcome it!

You should learn how to read accurately before getting hot under the collar and making groundless accusations.

Well I can read and so can you. Your second statement is a statement of what you intended. I have no problem with it. Maybe in the future you should include the frequently used IMO. And even then, that's a 'groundless' opinion

Having a bad day? Delusional? Reading things that aren't there? Forget your meds today?

"I'm not saying you can't get reasonably priced good cables but $100? What's the deal? Monster cable? You're wasting the money you spent on the rest of the system! What a shame!"

This is what I responded to. Did you write this?