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What cable companies make the best cables and sell them directly?

What cable companies make the best cables and sell them directly?

I have a good quality system and I am looking for better quality cables for all connections.

Denefrips Terminator DAC
Martin Logan Expression ESL 13A Electrostatic Speakers
Pass Labs 260.8 Mono Amplifiers (2)
PS Audio BHK PreAmplifier
Sony Blu Ray UBP-X800 CD/Blu Ray Player
SVS PB 16-Ultra Subwoofer

I am looking for good quality cables sold directly to the consumer.  I am currently using no name, better than average, cables.  I refuse to pay the 100 % markup of the better line of cables that are sold through middlemen.  I am looking for companies that have had very good reviews.

This is NOT to be a discussion as to whether or not cables make a difference.

Thank you to all for your assistance.
 

firstonetallguy
missioncoonery
1,205 posts
 

Jena labs 

juanmanuelfangioii
958 posts
 

Some really great info here. 

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skucie
56 posts
 

sain line systems makes some of the best cables I've ever heard.

Excellent power cables and the silver ribbon interconnects are really something.

https://sainlinesystems.com/

calvinandhobbes
273 posts
 

+1 on DH Labs. Just got a pair of DH Labs BL-1 Series 2 interconnects used. Two pairs for $85 shipped!

I originally had DH Labs White Lightning interconnects based on the recommendation of a local dealer whose ears I trust. The White Lightnings sounded better to me than the entry level Audioquests from their Bridges and Tunnels line of cables. The BL-1s are a noticeable step up from the White Lightning in terms of sounding more transparent and conveying air and ambient cues in the music. If I ever get bored, I might try some more expensive interconnects, but I'm mighty impressed with the DH Labs BL-1s.

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roxy54
7,735 posts
 

And so affordable...

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