As a new person to the realm of "higher" end sound, (above what the avg consumer would buy if they wanted to get "The Best" they could find at BB, CC, or Sears
) I think a lot of these discussions are quite interesting....
While sound and the various frequencies above or below what we can hear are is identifiable, measurable, quantifiable, etc., how each of us hears them is not. At least at this point. The actual listening part of music is 100% subjective. Now, most people agree that a good steak is better than a piece of chuck (atleast when prepared the same), how the steak is prepared matters to each individual, and is not necessarily quantifiable with simple measurements. The measurement says the steak is "Medium Well" and a "Choice" sirloin. But what if I like a little more fat and I like my steak rare. Someone else could like it well and VERY lean and dry. Neither of us is wrong, it is simply a subjective measurement....
Audio is that. While we can agree on many things, subtle things could be audible or inaudible to some folks period, not even factoring in the differences in these folks systems. And if the person who believes X does not effect sound enjoys their music, as well as the person who believes it does matter, why should either be offended? It is an OPINION about a SUBJECTIVE piece of data.
I do think that those that have not tried something yet should have an open mind and try it unless there are bad consequences to trying (ie trying out jumping off a bridge or trying out drunk driving) or religious problems.
Luckily changing caps, resistors and cables doesn’t have the bad consequences. So EVERYONE can try it, and decide for themselves.
As an Engineer who is back in school for the 3rd time, I liked, and noticed, the changes I have experienced as I changed cables. Even though I can’t throw them in the hypersonic wind tunnel I am working in and measure what they change
