A week comparing the Venom to *anything* under $300 should save you quite a bit of money in the long run. If you can't hear much difference, stick with the cheapest aftermarket cord you can find. I suspect the choice will be clear, though.
Have you considered making your own?? There are numerous sources of wire and plugs which you can make to a custom length which has a lot of appeal to me.
I have a few Pangea cords which work well if you don't want to "roll your own".
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