People have to learn how to use differant brands. Valhalla can do things no other cables can do. But using it too much it will cauch some problems. You will loose individual focus, depth and involvement in th mid freq. But when you use it for a part in your system you will have more resolution you wil get from any cable you can buy for money. And yes the cheaper Nordost cables are a little thin sometimes. But here the same just use it for only a part. People have to learn to use the properties of different brands. That is the only way to get the max out of your system