Sleeper cables?

[Damon]

I mean running anything in the lineup with a Z3 is doing the amp a disservice.  But I believe it!

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Are you criticizing the AQZ3 or teasing? As a 'sleeper cable' I believe it is an outstanding product. Absolutely a bargain and for me, once I plugged it in I did not bother swapping it out; the improvement was easily apparent. Are there better cables? Without a doubt. but you can find 'better' or 'different' for any component. The cable I'm using now is better, but more expensive and it is a strange three-headed combo cable feeding three components, so not necessarily an equal comparison.

Your original post was about cables that outperform their price point. The AQ Z3 does that easily, and there are quite a few on this forum who view it that way.