Cables (PC, SC and interconnects) absolutley make a difference and those who take issue with that statement haven't tried cables at the right level, don't have gear where it will really makes much difference or don't have the ear for this hobby. I have tried and upgraded various cables over the years with, as one would expect, varying results but always some measure of improvement. Most recently, I upgraded Acoustic Zen SC to Synergistic Research Atmoshphere Level 4. Wow - what an improvement - across all comparison criteria. That caused me to switch out all my Shunyata Anaconda IC's to SR Atmosphere Level 4's. Again; the improvement was undeniably discernable, even by sceptical listeners (wider, deeper, clearer, more "real"). At that point, I honestly didn't think I could wring out any further improvements to my system by cable upgrades until I tried the new Synergistic Galileo UEF interconnects. I was the sceptic then when someone suggested they were palpably better than the level 4's in, again. a very obvious way. They clearly were (no pun intended). I have upgraded to the Galileo UEF Interconnects and they are the absolute bomb.
Question for cable/wire naysayers.....
For those who state that cables don't make a difference...... are you saying that all cables sound the same? If not, what are you saying? I've experimented with many different brands and materials and I can't possibly believe that those naysayers hear no differences. And if the science says that the cables should sound the same, a simple experiment (listening!!!) should prove otherwise. Or, are these naysayers not listening for changes in resolution, soundstaging/imaging, coherence.....and so on between cables? Please elaborate on what you are NOT hearing and feel free to drop names. What cables have you compared that didn't sound different? I've just gotta know. I'm floored every time I see a post or response in which cables are called snake oil or something comparable. Please enlighten me......Thanks.