I agree with gilatgh...this particular thread has gotten sorta boring, useless and off topic (for the most part). This will likely be my last as I get too many emails anyway and, unlike some here, I have other personal interests.
I think "our" point is there is no true science in exotic cables and wires. I've never seen anywhere where a manufacturer or cable designer actually designs a cable product to "fix" an issue that is not already taken care of with good quality basic connects. "We" believe it it mostly about showmanship and having cable "accessories" that look cool, beefy and cost more so they visually mate well with cool, beefy high-end components.
A smart guy once said: "When
confronted with the truth, believers do not want to hear about it. They want to
remain in the magical world of fantasy where they think they can hear
improvements in their wire, often arrived at by making listening tests without
adequate controls or understanding of the problems involved including speaker
impedance and amplifier stability. One of the prime tools in creating such a
faith for the average consumer is by capitalizing on fear and ignorance as in
many other things that aren’t readily apparent. There is fear that the wire
currently in use is not good enough. There is ignorance because most people do
not have scientific knowledge in this area and lack adequate measuring
equipment to prove otherwise."
So....saying you think it "sounds better" might please your ears and justify your expense, but it will never be a good enough reason to qualify as an adequate argument.
