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

rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,032 posts 02-18-2022 at 03:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete PCs: Five Zu Mothers (preamp, phono pre, CDP and two tubed main amps), Zu Bok (TT to SDS), two Synergistic Master Couplers (SS subwoofer amp and power purifier/distribution, both direct to AC outlets) Interconnects: two SR Tesla Apex (mains), Kimber Select (KS1030s on phono pre and KS1130s on CDP), SR Tricon Analog (TT) Speaker cable: Analysis Plus, Big Silver Oval (mains), Kimber 8TC (subs) The above were all cycled through, with a wide variety of Wireworld, Audio Magic, Cardas and Audioquest offerings, over the years, for comparison and found to deliver the least colored and most open presentation (sound stage/ambience retrieval), in my system/room and to my ears. Two 120’, twisted runs of Southwire 10/2 AWG, SIMpull Romex (likewise: USA made), from the main breaker box, to the AC outlets. NOPE (matching makes no difference, to me)!