what is the difference in wires?

[E-Stat]

The IC from Neko Audio which happens to be Beldon wire is the best I have ever had and it's only $68/pr!

I bought and terminated some bulk Belden 1505 for the office since it was a relatively long run from the computer. to the receiver.

The first time I did that was in '77 when I got Acoustat X speakers. Since they were powered, I needed a ten meter run from the preamp. Don't remember exactly which flavor I chose.

[Rikki]

i hear differences in wire and select accordingly.

I hear differences in presentation with changes in cabling.

I would bet anything a blind test would prove this wrong.

You have to admit that at least part of it is psychological. Meaning when you change wire (and maybe spent a lot of money) your mind wants there to be a difference even if there isn't one.

Sears has an appliance brand named Kenmore. There isn't a Kenmore factory it's just a brand name and they really are Whirlpool appliances. They are built on the same line in the same factory and then a label is slapped on at the end with maybe a few other cosmetic differences. However, people will swear that their Whirlpool washer is better than a Kenmore just because they paid more and Whirlpool is a more well known/respected brand name. It's just human nature.

[E-Stat]

You have to admit that at least part of it is psychological. Meaning when you change wire (and maybe spent a lot of money) your mind wants there to be a difference even if there isn't one.

Or, the converse. Your audio reviewer friend has just lent you his two Kimber Palladians to try out in your system and you really don't want to hear a difference.

I did.