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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.
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trelja
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Brian, how are you? Gthirteen is correct about the number of conductors for each. If you are interested in XLR, I would recommend HomeGrown. Send them an e-mail, and talk to them they are VERY repsonive. I have been in contact with them, and they have told me many things they have(or will have) available, which are not yet posted on their website. One of them being more "esoteric" connectors. In my opinion, HomeGrown would be the better way to go, if you are interested in a balanced configuration. I am ecstatic that people are beginning to move on these sane cable companies. They certainly deserve our interest and our business. The more we get involved, and support them, the more will spring up. There is NO "good" reason for cable to be as much as it is. See, good silver interconnect can be $70! Will it be the best you've ever used? Depends on your system, but that is true of any cable. Perhaps the cable revolution is about to begin. GOOD LUCK!
trelja
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Brian, I have never heard Stager. But, the 3 silver conductors are standard with HomeGrown, not extra cost. And XLRs are available. From what I have read on the Stager website, they probably sound very similar(materials seem identical - other than the connectors). Just the fact that HomeGrown is cheaper(about half price), and has been very responsive to me. Nothing against Stager, the fact they are doing this has ME on their side. Thanks.
trelja
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Tom_nice, what in particular do you know about HomeGrown would cause you to avoid them? I am a big fan of theirs, but am an objective person. So, I am interested in all sides. I think they make a great product, are very responsive, and may serve as a watershed company(in helping to spur other reasonably priced wire companies). I would never claim they make the best wire, but I would never claim that of ANY company. Some wire will work great in my system and lousy in your, and vice versa.
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