Audioquest/Acoustic Zen/Analysis Plus?

Phil: As i stated, i wasn't trying to "gouge" on you guys, but was just stating what is a fact. That is, ask 10 people a question pertaining to cabling and you'll get 10 different answers with the possibility for some overlap amongst those 10. Obviously, interpreting such data becomes more difficult than listening for yourself. Sean
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Very well-put Sean. And it should be pointed out that doesn't apply only to cabling...

Sean,

as far as specifications, is impedance the main variable to cable sound in your opinion? If so is there a target number or are they all over the map? For instance for solid state amplifiers I imagine impedance figures may be different than tubes amplifiers. I wonder if there is a 'safe' specification to impedance values or maybe it would be easier to mention an unsafe zone where you are more likely to run into sound variables.

This is reminding me of Paul Speltz autoformer/speaker cable where you tune the sound of your amp with different loads the amp 'sees' and tailor the sound to your liking. I owned an autoformer in the past and there was a big difference to the sound when making a change to the load value.

Sean, as far as your comment on 'gouging'. I feel you have been most gracious to all at Agon and am most happy to see your contributions on these pages.