For update, I am running these now with double runs (shotgun) of Audio Art SC5, so far so good, probably better than my self-terminated 12awg. Better in that there appears to be more detail but probably less pronounced bass (leaner but more discernible attack and decay). At least that is what my ears tell me after 25 hours or so of casual listening. My wife told me she noticed a difference just walking through the room. The Audio Arts are supposed to need 80-100 hours to reach their final sound. I'll let them run in and then swap back to see if I can tell a real difference.
After doing extensive search for clear evidence of cable differences, it's clear that unsighted comparisons of cables are definitely not common. You can draw your own conclusions from that fact but you might enjoy the following thread from AVS: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=918365. Be sure to read to the end.
After doing extensive search for clear evidence of cable differences, it's clear that unsighted comparisons of cables are definitely not common. You can draw your own conclusions from that fact but you might enjoy the following thread from AVS: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=918365. Be sure to read to the end.