now snake oil may turn out to be more complicated. there would inevitably be different types and grades available, each best suited for particular equipment, listeners, contact points, reflection points, different sizes of rooms and room treatments etc. and would south american, european, asian or african snake oils be more effective than american snake oils? and can they be taken internally as original snake oils were intended to be? and if so, would they enhance your listening experience? AND could you oil your little clock and pebbles with it, thus further enhancing THEIR positive effect on your system? the mental masturbatory prospects are limitless in this hobby it seems, as long as gullible people have dispoable income. god bless america!