Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?

I think if you own $15k ICs, there has to be a predetermined level of bias that would affect the objectivity of this comparison. Here's a real case for a blind test.

Who would want to admit that their $15k ICs sound the same as a pair of $2K ICs or worse, not as good? And, even if the $15k ICs sounded marginally better how could you rationalize a $13k price difference? I don't usually make value judgements or criticize others choices but isn't $15K for a pair of ICs bordering on obscene? How good can they be?

No ones claiming the Gabriels are the absolutely "best" ICs out there but they are damn good for the money!

finding something of equal(or close to) performance at less money is a good thing to admit depending on the circumstances.I was able to sell off both my pair of Indra at a good price,change cables and have money left over to upgrade my source component and even pocket a few bucks.
I think a 15k interconnect most likely had some discount associated to it's purchase.I know I didn't pay retail for my Stealths.
Hey if the guy likes them better he could change cables out and buy himself a BMW for x-mas
nothing wrong with that!!!

I truly believe this 'Gon member is an upright person. He had plenty of apportunities to slander and tear down a certain manufacturer but didn't. Having talked to him on the phone I believe he will tell the truth concerning the two cables.

Bobf,

Good laugh on the Beemer.

I have a 3M biwire set of speaker cables that retail for $48,000.00. Most of the time they sound as if they are worth every penny.

Please send me your best SC's to demo so I can sell the cables and buy a new BMW/cables.

I rarely criticize the buying decisions of others because, frankly, it's none of my business what someone else does with their money.
It's not quite fair of me to accuse this person of bias either. It just seemed like there was potential for bias in this situation, but hey, I'll admit I could be wrong.