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

ozzy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,248 posts 02-08-2022 at 02:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It might matter if all the equipment was made by the same manufacturer of the same vintage. But by having equipment from various sources, I have found that each piece has its own needs and different cables sound different on different equipment. ozzy