There are plenty of quality cable manufacturers who sell direct and offer generous trial periods, so there’s no excuse not to at least try some and hear for yourself.
That business model works like this: offer free 45- or even 90-day returns to a population that is a) pre-conditioned to believe that several hundred hours of breaking-in are necessary for high-end cables to reveal their sound character; b) prone to forgetfulness due to age-related cognitive decline; and c) culturally averse to arguing when they're told they've exceeded the return window.

