... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...

@justvintagestuff what does TNSHO mean?   And could you point to the thread where you found this topic as I am interested.

There is always a tension on forums between new members and old members regarding discussions which have happened before.  Older members seem intolerant of newer members wishing to open debates again.   I don’t understand why older members can’t just ignore the thread and move on, as you say.   But for whatever reason they seem unable to do this and instead want to tell you what you should or shouldn’t post, their seniority (in terms of posting numbers or years on the forum) giving them the right to do so.  Often you’ll be told to go and search for a previous debate  on the subject as if that had not occurred to you.  

Best to ignore and post what you want to post.  If it’s a controversial debate then the people who are exhausted debating can keep away. 

 That should explain it all.

https://youtu.be/lG-3KyURXqk

Hi

Always find these discussions interesting. This is an obvious, but effective demonstration of what resides in the "air" around us. 

Consider how low the signals are that make the sound happen that we all enjoy. Then take into consideration the amount of electrical noise that is currently being generated by all of the local "things" in our homes as well as all the signals being pumped through our environment. It seems only reasonable that the question posed by the OP is in fact, relevant.

Enjoy this simple little video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4CQTgDfDmo&vl=en

In my opinion, I don't buy into everything mentioned in the above posted video. Many with degrees and/or highly educated in electronics are quick to judge a concept and say it can't happen, however, they don't attempt to explain why the listener can hear a difference other than saying it's your mind or ears fooling one's self.
I'll believe what I hear over theory every time, and I won't have a scientific theory to prove when I hear.