I concur with what lak posted. To me, each component stands on its own and the cables used will help it perform to its best. I have tried so many cables and combinations through the years.
That being said, since I no longer use a preamp, a separate dac, or a cd player, I run the signal straight from a Lumin X1 direct to my Michi 8 amps. So, at this point, I now do have one complete loom of all AQ cabling.
That is; from the wall AQ Dragon to my AQ 7000 PC, to the Lumin- AQ Dragon, to my amps- AQ Thunderbird, and speakers- AQ Thunderbird.
With my system now streamlined, I believe that keeping within the AQ family and the technology, there is a synergy with using this complete loom.
ozzy