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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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geoffkait
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willemj, why are you arguing against your own star witness? You quoted him as stating cables are directional. Did you misquote him or are you just confused? 😳
willemj
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The quotation marks are his, to define the position he wants to argue against. His own view comes with the words Audio signals are AC.....
I am afraid I created some confusion. What I should have writen is:
against the view that cables are directional, Douglas Self answers ' Anyone prepared to believe this nonsense won't be capable of designing amplifiers, so there seems no point in further comment.'
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dynaquest4
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Oops....standby willemj for being chastised for "Appealing to Authority!"
willemj
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Sure, and very good authority it is.
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geoffkait
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@willemj Exactly! That’s why it’s an Appeal to Authority. Anybody can round up some expert somewhere who will support your position, no matter what your position happens to be. See, you guys learn something everyday. Even what’s his name knows what an Appeal to Authority is, which frankly is kind of shocking. 😛 Maybe you can find an Einstein quote. It nice that you admire or worship those who agree with you. 🙄

Definition of an Expert. Someone who use to be a drip under pressure.
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