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why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable

I have tried expensive cables and one's moderately priced. I would say there were some differences but I can't actually say the expensive cables were better. IMHO I believe a lot of people buy expensive cables because they don't actual trust their ears and are afraid of making a mistake. They figure the expensive cables are better for the fact they cost more. If you have a difference of opinion or share the same thoughts, I would like to hear about it.
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folkfreak
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@geoffkait I believe this is the lawsuit in question. Advertising standards fraud claims are quite a thing in the U.K. ...
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/01/13/russ_accessories/

but they won on appeal
https://www.whathifi.com/news/russ-andrews-wins-asa-case-and-cleared-misleading-consumers

sounds like a win for those among us who spend on accessories no?

ps the links to the underlying rulings are dead as they are over five years old and the ASA removes all the older links
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geoffkait
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Ah, it was not a court case. Just as I thought. It’s equivalent to Better Business Bureau going after contact enhancers or the Teleportation Tweak. Give me a break.
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folkfreak
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Here is an active link to the final ruling. The BBB comparison is not quite fair as the ASA is a statutory body (ie a government agency), more like the FDA ruling on a drug claim 
https://www.asa.org.uk/rulings/russ-andrews-accessories-ltd-a13-228690.html
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And to think the UK used to be such a bastion of high end audio. What a shame.
calvinj
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Bottom line cables make a difference. If you can’t hear the difference don’t buy them.  If you can’t hear the difference then you shouldn’t try to comment because your hearing is probably off some or a lot!
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