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DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?

Yes they do.  I’m not here to advocate for any particular brand but I’ve heard a lot and they do matter. High Fidelity reveal cables, Kubala Sosna Elation and Clarity Cable Natural. I’m having a listening session where all of them is doing a great job. I’ve had cables that were cheaper in my system but a nicely priced cable that matches your system is a must.  I’m not here to argue what I’m not hearing because I have a pretty good ear.  I’m enjoying these three brands today and each is presenting the music differently but very nicely. Those who say cables don’t matter. Get your ears checked.  I have a system that’s worth about 30 to 35k retail.  Now all of these brands are above 1k and up but they really are performing! What are your thoughts. 
calvinj
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nonoise
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So, is the point to breath normally when auditioning new cables?
Does hyper and hypo ventilation skew perceptions?
Just asking. 😄

I don't mind tangents: I do it all the time. 

All the best,
Nonoise
glupson
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nonoise,

Hmmmm, now when you asked....

That tractate above was a response to a few posts that dealt with "skilled listener" theory/practice. It somehow evolved. I apologize.
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dave_b
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Just buy what you want and enjoy....keep the psychobabble for the shrink!
glupson
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nonoise,

Aeration of the head would have a lot to do with skewing perceptions during cable testing, or any other sound challenge. If I remember it correctly, high frequencies would be affected more. Don't buy expensive tickets for the opera just after the sinus surgery.

The point is to breathe normally and not to attempt to breathe "better". It is on you to join the discussion on who would be considered a "skilled listener".
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nonoise
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That's how I do breath when listening, until I start to slip into a slumber and things slow down accordingly. 😄
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