Jamie, I ran X-Streams from 1999>2005 and I must say, go the custom silver-clad route IMO. I honestly noticed a decent upgrade even on my meager(at best) home audio system, and can def hear a diff on cans
Ask Matt(thegreatgumbino) to hook you up. He made my MBHO Silver-Clad "actives"(Mini-XLR's) and my 20' Pair w/ regular 3-Pin Neutriks, and both pair are techflex'd together except about 1' from each end. Theyre totally badass and I dont see myself ever buying cables again, or at least ANYTIME SOON
I dunno, just throwing the option/idea out there. Not to mention the $$$ you'll save for the same quality IMO! I LOVE my Hi Ho cables! I even sold my old Leegeddy MiAGi II cables once I got the Hi Ho's
Thats saying ALOT!!!