Hoppr, Most AG members mix and match interconnects to achieve the best synergy between components, so that is not a problem. Many people find they prefer mostly one brand over many others in their system so they use a blend of different interconnects and cables from that manufacturer. I have a majority of Harmonic Technology wire, but am always open to improving my system if a different brand is clearly superior. I use an Audio One Reference for optical, DH Labs for .1 subwoofer input, and custom XLO Neutrik Speakon for REL subwoofer connection. Each cable was carefully chosen after auditioning 3 or 4 brands. I am sure that I could find a better match if I had 20 brands to audition, but since that is difficult to do, I relied on Audiogon members and Robert Stein of the Cable Company to steer me in the right direction, so that I could choose the most likely candidates for auditioning. Good luck...Martin
all or nothing
i am a new hi-fi nut. i am putting together a system and was wondering whether i can mix or match interconnects. i don't have the money to buy to buy decent interconnects all at the same time and i rarely see many of the same used cables for sale. does it hurt the sound and balance of the system if i use different interconnects for my different components? this includes speakers. thanks in advance for your replies.