I'm in the other camp.
I much prefer Switchcraft connectors, although I do use Neutrik for some things, mostly on adapters, and short jumpers.
If the cable is going to take abuse, I always use Switchcraft A series connectors because of the steel shells.
I have had too many Neutrik NC3MX's fail when the tab that the latch engages breaks off. (these are the ones with the slot where the latch engages, and the thin piece of metal gets bent, and subsequently broken, leading to no latch.) I have also had strain reliefs break right off if hit at the wrong angle.
I like Belden, West Penn, and Gepco cable. I also use some Mogami and Canare cable for certain portable applications.
For heavy duty stage cable, it's hard to go wrong with Belden 8412.
