Well if you go to AA Cable Forum it's the other way round. Two very polorized boards. At least hear you can freely talk about them and have strong arguments on both sides and not be censored. So what do you think is better for the new guy. Being told it doesn't really make a diference or tell him it does and have him chasing ghosts. There is a lot that goes into this hobby that experienced guys take for granted. There are so many other more important and relevant issues like speaker placement and room acoustics?? Where would you have him start?? I think he would be better of here. Let him spend some times on basics rather than getting someone new all covered in "Snake Oil"