@richardmathes No, I wouldn't, because I don't like that kind of self-proclaimed "specialists" who seem to "own the truth" in the eyes of some, who frequently repost their pain-in-the-@$$ vids trying to prove a point
"The quality of my musical enjoyment is not directly proportional to the irrational sums of cash I gleefully plunk down" - mine isn't either, altho I don't really see the connection here. For most, who don't do the DIY way, it's a rather expensive hobby, and that's how it is.
My system is mainly DIY and didn't cost a fortune, far from it, yet it is not only 100% musical and extremely enjoyable, but also revealing enough to show VAST differences between, say, power cords. My most expensive power cord costs 130USD - because I don't buy them through the usual network.
It's been about ten years since a bought anything in an audiophile boutique, yet I'm all for cables and accessories
That stupid idea that audiophiles who "believe" in cables (for example) are arrogant rich jerks with more money than sense is more often than not vehiculated by low-level "sound engineers" with a gigantic ego who feel the need to "teach their sheep" through some internet channels. And I can't stand them, and yes they are a disservice to the community.
Generally speaking, I disdain any video that starts with "the 5 dumb things". I like to decide myself what is dumb and what is not. And I certainly hate being labeled.
