My biggest problem with audio myths have nothing to do with absolute truths. I live in the real world and to me it is all about relative value.

What do you think the markup is on a $1000 cable, how about a $1000 tt cartridge? There may be a slight audible difference, but I refuse to buy into the bs economics that is high end audio. Those schmucks can drink their vintage wine on someone elses dime. Think about the audible improvements you get from $1000 worth of well planned (or even home made) room treatments.

DBTs, give me a break. It just needs to sound good in my house!

As for the article, they guy has some points, but he is off his rocker. His 10 lies, aren't necessarily lies, they're just things that aren't really worth buying into, for me anyway.

For the record, here's my experiences with his "10 lies" to this date...

1. Cables - Okay maybe a slight difference, but proper cable routing solves any real issues.
2. Tubes - For guitar amps, heck yeah. For audio...ehh, depends on your taste. Worth money, but not any more than good SS is worth money.
3. Antidigital - No difference, digital is more reliable and more consistant. It just depends on the content. Some recordings were meant for vinyl imo.
4. Listening Test - I don't personally care.
5. Feedback - Never knowingly noticed it in my system.
6. Burn-in - I'm in the camp that thinks this has more to do with ears than equipment, but who cares, I mean it's not like it's going to cost you anything.
7. Biwiring - Never noticed a difference, then again I don't have fancy cables.
8. Power Conditioner - For protecting equipment, sure. For better sound quality, I've never noticed a difference.
9. CD treatment - Who even does this?
10. Golden Ear - We've all known these types. I usually just say I agree with them and walk away.