Dave_b> You write with great passion about what you feel is best.I'm glad you found nirvana in your cables (at least someone has)However to say you have the best because of comparisons you have made and that you have a scientific background is like saying I can race car's at Indy because I have been driving fast on highways for many years.
What I have learned is that "there is no best of anything"
What works for one may not work for another.For those who choose to spend five figures on cables,fine.For those who feel they can do it for less (given a comparable system) also fine.
If you look at other members posted higher end systems I'm sure the majority would disagree with you.If they did agree they would be using the same cabling that you have.
Be thankful that you have put together a system that you feel is the best for in the end isnt that the only thing that counts.
What I have learned is that "there is no best of anything"
What works for one may not work for another.For those who choose to spend five figures on cables,fine.For those who feel they can do it for less (given a comparable system) also fine.
If you look at other members posted higher end systems I'm sure the majority would disagree with you.If they did agree they would be using the same cabling that you have.
Be thankful that you have put together a system that you feel is the best for in the end isnt that the only thing that counts.