The problem with the Benchmark argument is the logical fallacy of faulty generalisation. Personally, I partly agree with the Benchmark post to wit, there are snake oil companies in the Hi-Fi business. I also agree that many audio cables are overpriced. However, I do not agree with Benchmark's arch-objectivist attitude (one that's common among many people with their roots in pro audio) that a limited set of conventional measurements defines a component's performance when reproducing music.
