What are we objectivists missing?

Erik,

"The problem I have with this argument is that it believes our existing, common measurements are all that could tell us anything about sound. I do not believe this to be true, at all. Most of the measurements audiophiles are familiar with were developed 30 years ago or more. Yes, we can measure them with more precision, but their definitions haven’t changed."

Yes! This is my point exactly.  I do not necessarily believe that the "common measurements"  are all encompassing.  What do you all suppose we may be missing that could explain differences?  That is my question...

As far as cables go, I’ve never seen a graph of inductance, capacitance, impedance and the resulting phase shift and amplitude for a complete range of frequencies, input voltages and current draw.  So, as a consumer, how do I objectively compare cables?  

The next person that can show by measurements how a power cord can affect the sound of an amp can qualify for the Nobel Prize in Physics. Until then the cheap stuff is good enough for me!

@mitch2 Nobody here is building a space shuttle.

Well not anymore, I'm retired. 

I just completed the work on a device that measures sound quality. I call it the SQascope. Send me your money, lots of it, and I’ll send one with directions to you in a plain brown wrapper and you can measure all your cables and the cables of your friends and neighbors. It’s exactly what you, as an objectivist, is missing.