Interconnects and non-believers


For anyone who denies there are differences in cables, I have news for you.
There are vast differences.  I just switched interconnects between my CD transport (Cyrus) and DAC (Schiit Gumby), and the result was transformational.  Every possible parameter was improved: better definition, better soundstaging,  better bass, better depth etc.
I can’t understand how any audiophile with ears can deny the differences.  Is it delusion or dogma?
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I used to love my big V8s too.  E39 M5, Corvette Z06.  Then I bought a 911 and man is that whole chassis and flat 6 fun.

As for the EE degrees, I have one and I had a coworker who was a signals guy (Intel) who swore cables would make no difference in a stereo.  I had three different options and after switching between them, he conceded that all three were much different.

I do not understand the few people who claim they make no difference.

As for the statement that cables can only transmit a signal without changing it, I suggest that is only partially true.  You are still transmitting from one driver network to one receiving network and the cable (impedance, inductance, etc) will affect how that signal is transmitted.  But yeah, the whole point is to create a system where you like the sound and enjoy listening to it.  

I am buying an awesome amp tomorrow and probably a PS Audio Stellar GCD DAC/Pre next week.  Then I have a problem because I don’t have any XLR cables at the house because I’ve never had a balanced pre-amp before.  This will be interesting.

@ron1319 I feel there's some excitement building! Never had a Porsche or a V8. Had a V6 Capri in my youth, and an MGB even before that... my eyes turned to motorcycles, road and dirt. Lesson, if you want to get damaged, buy a motorcycle. :)

Cables: as long as I can hear what I expect, then I'm ok with that.

Sorry guys, when I use the word directional I’m referring to unshielded cables, interconnects, power cords, hdmi cables, etc. The shielding is a separate issue.
If there is not $12K worth of cable inside each component, why should we put $12K worth of cable between each component?