I have to believe if 2 electrical output signals are the same then they should have no affect on the sound. The problem, I believe is, that we only measure some factors of our gear and there is more going on. If we knew all factors and we measured them then they must sound the same. But for instance the old classic measurements were simple sine waves into pure resistors. But in listening we are dealing with impedance, not resistance, signals that are complex combinations of tons of sine waves, and signals that change with time and dynamics. Measuring that is a horse of another color.
Amir of ASR admitted 1 cable sounded better than the other. NOT CLICKBAIT
There is a recent thread inquiring about the Puritan PSM156, and someone lead to another product the Niagara 1200. Long story short. I come across a review of Amir admitting the "Generic" cable sound better than the Audioquest chain.
If 1 cable can sound better than another, and Amir has admitted to it. Is there really anything left to discuss except that we have been right all along?
Proof: Go to the "Listening Test" of the review.
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These threads, countless over the years, always go no where but can be a fun read. I think most understand that measurements have their place, can’t measure all aspects of sounds and that our ears/brain aren’t always reliable. Reliability doesn’t really matter if your brain says it sounds better! |
The “actual” reason stems from harden hearts from perceived unaffordablity. Basic LCR and the effects of dielectrics are measurable and audible, but hardened hearts refuse to face the objective facts - they rather point fingers than admit spending more gets more. It’s a maturity issue. Obviously this does not mean simply buy expensive cabling, but rather that cabling matters as one’s audio chain’s performance and transparency increases. |
Every time I read threads like these, it's sadly comical the people that claim that the objectivists are "indoctrinated" or in a cult yet they are the one's using science and not religioun-like belief. The measrements are only part of the process with another part being blind testing. But when you've already got your mind made up, as most audiophiles do, those methods are written off. Seems like they're afraid of the results being counter to their beliefs and then they'd be embarrassed that they paid who knows how much for a piece of wire that does nothing but allow electrons to flow. |
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