Reasonable high end interconnects: without breaking the bank

That was partially the intent. Some folk use objectivity as a fall back position, a crutch to use when they don't have a good or valid point with which to counter something that makes sense, like, "I hear what I hear."

The only other option is to employ ad hominen attacks questioning the person's sanity, gullibility, or ability to hear well enough. It's not quite a straw man argument and more like a mott-batte (spelling?) technique where you waylay an argument with something akin to what you're talking about but not related to the actual discussion. From there, one can redirect the discussion to a more defensible position, which at first blush, makes sense, but in actuality, has nothing to do with the topic.

All the best,
Nonoise

@ghasley 

Me too.
Being out in those left field bleachers allows one the luxury of arm chair refereeing. If they sat up close and paid attention, they'd witness, first hand, what's going on. 

All the best,
Nonoise

@ghasley 

That's a rich and, truth be told, beautiful story. If only we could all afford to be that way, but, truth be told, we could, in our own way.

It's all a matter of perspective (there's that subjective truth at work again). I've always loved models as a kid so things like mechanical watches, analog cameras, and cars made before the advent of OBD devices piqued my interests. Things made well with the intention of being well made. I'll always fell back on them until I couldn't figure them out. 😄

It was then that I relied on what my senses told me and it's served me well all these years and will continue to do so. If I had a sensor built into my shower that'd regulate the water to a perfect temperature setting so I'd never get burned, I'd still stick my hand out into it to make sure, no matter what the manual states.

All the best,
Nonoise

There's nothing wrong in being subjective. Why is it we are just that in every manner of life except when it comes to audio? 

The fallback position of being an objectivist is merely a facade for being subjective in that belief. Those that say only blind testing and "the manual" are to be believed take it on faith and refuse to actually listen.

Søren Kierkegaard would just shake his head at all of this and buy what his ears told him sounded the best since all truth is subjective. 

All the best
Nonoise

Let us know what your price range is. If you can’t, then all I can do is recommend going over to Darwincables.com and checking out their discount section for demos, prototypes, and one offs. That, and give them a call and talk to them.

I’ve tried a few levels of their ICs and love how they sound.

All the best,
Nonoise