James Randi vs. Anjou Pear - once and for all

Shadorne,

Just as some manufacturers may over-hype their products in their advertisements, be careful not to under-hype or underestimate the effect that various stressors can have on a person's ability to perform what is an otherwise relatively easy task.

I'm not sure I understand your position. Do you believe that there are no discernable sonic differences between any audio cables?

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Nothing is happening :)

Do you believe that there are no discernable sonic differences between any audio cables?

I would believe if a reviewer would step up to the plate and defend their statements. In the absence of defence, I remain skeptical of statements that cables can make the kind of significant differences normally associated with acoustic treatments or changing speakers.From an engineering perspective (science) nothing I have ever read would support the kind of "extraordinary" claims being made. A small and barely audible difference is the most that could be expected, given properly matched components (components are normally designed to minimize the impact of cabling but there are some weird exceptions out there, so given the infinite possibilities out there some surprises must definitely occur!)

A small and barely audible difference is the most that could be expected

Well, at least that's a start.

If cables make no difference then why is Mr. Flat Earth not allowing the challenger (the person defending the fact cables make a difference) to select the high end cable of his or her choice to pit against the Monster Cable?

Seems obvious to me.

LM