How important is it that all cables come from the same manufacturer?

My cabling needs are (1) Ethernet to server, (2) USB from server to DAC, (3) balanced XLR from DAC to amp, and (4) speaker cables.

All other things being equal, should all cables be from the same manufacturer?

Same with power cords. Is there a problem using different brand cords with different components, all other things being equal?

PS, I know all other things are never equal, but trying to isolate the “mixing brands” issue to assist in decision-making.

cdc7702-07-2022 9:44pm

cdc77 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 33 posts 02-20-2022 at 02:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks to all for your great responses. I have found some excellent and fairly new to market cables that will probably be the majority of my system, but not 100%. Purchased their power cords and a balanced XLR … immediate sonic improvement over a mix of more expensive cables they replaced. Also upgraded my Ethernet cable, another immediate improvement. All is good. Thanks to all.
cdc77 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 33 posts 02-20-2022 at 02:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks to all for your great responses. I have found some excellent and fairly new to market cables that will probably be the majority of my system, but not 100%. Purchased their power cords and a balanced XLR … immediate sonic improvement over a mix of more expensive cables they replaced. Also upgraded my Ethernet cable, another immediate improvement. All is good. Thanks to all.