Great tests.
this group is like free R&D.
+T to all those who I can reach on one page.
the silver cable stock (mine any way, I wont speak for everyone , though we probably all use the same materials) are nice. they are not "holy shit, the best in the world" nice, but some folks find that. Especially true w/the LSD2 cable (I agree, that is dramatic).
the good part about TS.com supplied silver cable
- inexpensive. hell, 4 RA neutrik black XLRs approach $40, then the wire, and the techflex, and the tubing, and the silver solder...., well over $50 in parts alone. Then bench time.
add all that plus the cost of a facility to make them in...and then you're talking pro retail prices.
I think the cables we (myself, todd, matt..etc etc) offer are a great product for the money. You can do better, but you'll really have to put your homework and time in to find better at the price.