Are cables additive or subtractive?

There’s lots of debates here about the effectiveness of cables. Let’s please keep that elsewhere so we can have a DIFFERENT discussion about cables.

Let’s assume for argument’s sake that yes, cables make a difference and that it’s worth paying for that difference.

Lets assume that is true, then lets ask the question:

Again, for this thread, assume cables change something audible.

What do you think and what are your experiences?

Also, let's try to avoid sweeping generalities and try to focus on what happens along this axis: Subtraction or addition.

erik_squires12-30-2022 3:55pm

jtcf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,589 posts 01-02-2023 at 04:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I should also say this, I've wondered if sometimes a maker's mid-range cables weren't deliberately made to be darker? Like I've felt that they make low and mid-range cables to demonstrate an obvious difference, but only because the high end cables didn't totally suck? Not for evil intent necessarily. The darker cables can be a godsend for a too bright component. Nothing wrong with getting a little help until one is ready to make an upgrade.