Ghetto A/B Comparison Idea

I find the best way to compare cables is having them in your system for at least a week or so. After you've got a firm grasp on what the differences are, put the old ones back in. Listen to them for a few albums. Any differences should make themselves known.

I don't think quick A/B cable swaps really give good results. This is all dependant on your knowledge of your system. If there's something new (or new to you) somewhere in the chain, what you're hearing may get thrown off.

I truly believe cables make a difference, but the differences aren't that great. The more you know your gear, the more obvious and bigger a small change becomes.

remember that when you use the Y adapters, you are actually hearing BOTH cables, since they are now all part of the circuit no matter what input your preamp is switched to.