Renting Cables???

I've found several local dealers that will allow me to audition cables. One store's policy is to sell them to you, but allow 14 days for return with full cash refund. They understood that I would be auditioning them, so I didn't have to lie about my intentions or feel guilty about returning them. Two other stores have simply signed them out to me free of charge. It always helps to develop a good relationship with a particular salesperson. The results are two-way trust. He trusts me with his gear, and I trust his opinions. Good luck!

Jim Dombrowski

I agree with buying used on AudiogoN and reselling the ones that won't work out. That is what I do basically.

I have never met a dealer that would not let a customer audition cables before buying. Check out your local dealers, they can probably give you some compatability advice as well.

actually Bob Cohen at Cable Co's. fees are 10% for the first time, then 5% after that. You pay shipping both ways. They're an alright outfit & can provide reasonable suggestions, but they typically try to point you toward the cheapest alternatives first, which I found were not usually the optimum solution for me. Worthwhile though, & some of their suggestions turned out to be pretty good.

Regarding my above post re: The Cable Co.
That was my experience with them a few years ago.
They were indeed very helpful.
I guess their policy has changed.
Sorry for the misinformation.