Wow! - with this debate NEVER end?
For every dealer that denounces performance cables you can find several more that will support their use/price.
Dealers (like the chap in the video) are simply another person with an opinion - they are not an expert in the field.
I have tried my cables on a variety of components
- from a $300 MINI system
- to a $50,000 system with many TOTL components
- Each time the listener experienced a significant improvement in sound quality
There are some basics common to performance cables
#1. The metal in the wire...
- UP-OCC Cooper has extremely good dynamics and details
- UP-OCC Silver is the best
- Zavfino - use excellent copper and silver in theriicables
#2. the insulation of the wire...
- The insulation with the lowest value of dielectric constant (i.e. Dk) is more detailed and articulate
- Why does wire with cotton insulation sound better? because it has a low Dk, so more details
#3. the geometry of the cables
- The best cable geometry provides the lowest noise floor
- take a look at In-Akustik for an excellent example of great cable geometry
So if you want to know what makes a good cable, then investigate these three simple attributes.
Or not - your choice
Just another opinion - Steve