nonoise - No it was not aimed at you .
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
I have tried expensive cables and one's moderately priced. I would say there were some differences but I can't actually say the expensive cables were better. IMHO I believe a lot of people buy expensive cables because they don't actual trust their ears and are afraid of making a mistake. They figure the expensive cables are better for the fact they cost more. If you have a difference of opinion or share the same thoughts, I would like to hear about it.
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maplegrovemusic, after reading your quote of James Tanners explanation about power cords "insignificant compared to the miles of wire it is connected to...blah, blah, blah" I’m confident I would never own a Bryston. Because apparently, he don’t listen to what happens in "real" world conditions with the last 3 feet. Mr. Tanners "scientific" theory sounds so logical and convincing if I didn’t know better but, it just doesn’t win out against what my ears have experienced for more than two decades. To bad Caelin Gabriel doesn’t make an amplifier... http://www.theaudiobeat.com/visits/shunyata_visit_interview.htm Happy Listening! |
chrshanl37313 posts03-20-2016 4:34pmMany of us can agree that cables do indeed make a difference but the point of the thread was about expensive cables.Expensive is all relative. Has it ever cross your mind what's expensive to you inexpensive to another?? I took this as a shot on manufacturers that hyper inflate the cost/performance ratio.Ultimately consumers decide if the cost/performance ratio is justified. If too expensive or not enough value, company go out of business with lack of demand. Simple supply, demand and price! |
I see lots of comments about Rolexes. Prior to quartz crystal watches, Loran and GPS, an accurate watch was a necessity for navigation. That was what really made a Rolex a ROLEX. They were the choice of mariners due to their accuracy and reliability. The world has moved on from there, and now they are pieces of jewelry. I am not a believer in expensive cables, but admit that I have not A-B'd them. My extra nickels go into music and if/when there are enough, perhaps equipment. Of course every time I move up one piece of equipment, I know that I need to have saved enough for the next weak link in my system until it comes into balance again. |
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