Hello, I, too, have been interested in both of these designs. With regard to RCA connectors, it's hard to tell which one would be better without comparing them with identical cables. The ones from stager have only 2 conductors, which means that you could not use XLR's on this cable as XLRs are intended to be used, ie: positive, negative, and a separate ground. Perhaps Stager offers a 3 conductor cable. Homegrown audio's cables have 3 conductors, which would allow for XLR conductors. Some of my friends have mucked around with making interconnects, and it basically comes down to getting lucky and finding a "magic" configuration for the associated equipment, unless you have some test equipment. They have tried 2 runs, 3 runs, 4 runs, it all sounds different. I would suggest buying both, and comparing them in your home. THey both offer 30 day money back guarantees, so what's the risk? Homegrown will make you a balanced pair, and you can't return their "kit" cables.
Cable "experts", advice needed
Can you go to the two links provided and tell who, IYO, has the better design? http://marc.stager.com/silver/ http://www.homegrownaudio.com/sss.htm One apears to have more strands than the other, different connectors are used, etc. I am interested in XLR conectors, Marc lists them on his page and pricing, Home Grown mentions them on their FAQ page; I can't tell if I would have to connect them. Marc uses Switchcraft A3F/M, Home Grown mentions Neutrik. I may be interested in a set of RCA's in the future. They both have "sane" prices. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.