prof,
I didn’t read all of your long replies. But when I read or hear someone spouting about how cables don’t matter it is usually from someone who has a very, let’s just say, a starter system.
The components you have listed however should be good enough to appreciate the benefits of upgraded cables. So that is a question.
So, either you have not tried quality cables, or something is amiss in your set up. But I guess if your happy with what you got, enjoy it.
Just don’t push the ASR crap on me. Sound quality matters not measurements.
ozzy