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Do Audiophile Cables Matter? Here's PROOF!
+ steakster agreed - waste of time to naysayers who refuse to look at it objectively likely driven by some sort of emotional resentment which entrenches them in their position.  Nothing is 100% so they often point to the very small minority disgr... 
Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?
@b4icuWhich part of the white papers do you disagree on? Did even read the white papers?Your saying “The cable’s character that matters is its resistance.” so only resistance matters, but this seasoned cable engineer says that “A standard approach... 
Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?
@b4icuIf If you want to find out about audio cable design from a rather scientific point of view, I suggest reading the Iconoclast “white papers - design briefs” where a seasoned cable designer/engineer shares his process/methodology of his design... 
What are the advantages of electrostatic versus floor speakers w/wo external drivers?
Very different technologies: compared to cone drivers, electrostatic speakers:Advantages:Very fast, transparency, clarity, realismDisadvantages/differences:Requires a lot of powerTakes up a lot of space Has subpar/poor/non-existent bass/sub-base b... 
Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?
I surmise that most audio cable naysayers cannot reconcile the cable's individual component costs with the final price.  Looking from this angle I can see how high cable prices can rub folks the wrong way.However, I don't consider the manufacturin... 
A speaker audio journey over: Classic Audio Loudspeakers T1.5 Reference = End game
@ audioquest4life - congrats - very happy for you, enjoy!!Do you know the sensitivity of your speakers, having difficulty finding/researching online? 
Who's good at appraising stereo equipment?
After searching:eBay "Completed Items" checkboxhifishark "Sold/Expired" tab 
unbeatable Class A integrated
+1 Krell K300i - $7k + $1k for optional DAChttps://www.stereophile.com/content/krell-k-300i-integrated-amplifierhttps://www.whathifi.com/us/reviews/krell-k-300ihttps://hometheaterreview.com/krells-k-300i-integrated-stereo-amplifier-reviewed/I was ... 
Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?
Increased metal purity adds to the cost, as well as custom dielectrics.  Beyond the basic and hand woven geometries, machine manufacturing can be quite expensive to set-up/run small batches for the very small high-end audio market.  Take a look at... 
Who says cables don't make a difference?
+1 @andy2 Generally speaking, the higher resolving/performance audio chain, the more you”ll hear differences between cables. After reading Iconoclast cables white papers describing what goes into the design of audio cables, I have a much better un... 
2k to 4k Streaming DAC
MQA is limited to the follow companies: https://www.mqa.co.uk/playback-devices 
You know you are an Audiophile when:
When you tell non-audiophiles how much you spent on your system, they think you’re crazy.  Most won’t understand regardless if any explanation. 
How do you go about selling large speakers?
Sell your house, include your speakers as immobile fixtures. 
Who says cables don't make a difference?
Who says cables don’t make a difference?With regard to high-end audio cables:1) People who haven’t tried the comparisons themselves 2) People who cannot understand why/how cables can be “justifiably” expensive 3) People who resent not being able t... 
2k to 4k Streaming DAC
@airmanmike54, what’s your budget for the DAC?  New or used?  Is MQA a requirement?