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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.
taters
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dave_b
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I agree with pricing getting out of hand but not the complaints about ancient designs that were cumbersome.  In 2018 you can get most of the SOTA sound for a fraction of the cost it once was.  
calvinj
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I understand  everyone. I recently compared clarity to cables 4 times its price and the other cable did a few things better but overall clarity was different but on par with them. If you putting together a high end system u can save some money there and get better electronics and you won’t miss a beat 
paulie123
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Copper is copper. You cannot improve on 100% oxygen free copper. It doesn’t cost $100 a pound. Anyone that thinks a company can justify charging insane prices for “audiophile” wiring is a sucker.

As far a gold is concerned, it’s not a great conductor, it’s only useful as a corrosion inhibitor.

Thats the facts.

paulie123
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Sorry, meant $1,000. 
 

secretguy
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Home Depot 16 gauge zip, sprayed with gold glitter. Sounds amazing.

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