[Somnambulist]

Without derailing the thread, I've often read companies like Nordost use bizarre designs in their cables simply because it will alter the resistance/inductance/capacitance enough that it does alter the sound, which then plays into the whole 'system tuning' thing where people end up looking for brighter this or warmer that. See here. 
 
Also, just my opinion, but proper critical listening at a meet is tough, there's a LOT of background noise once it's in full swing, I got more out of just hearing completely different setups, making new friends etc than trying to evaluate equipment the way I would normally (home alone in silence). I'm working that weekend but I'll see if I can book my shifts off. 

 

[Totally Dubbed]

I'de love to fail at ABX'ing!
I'm up for that !

 

[alvin sawdust]

For me cables do make a difference, but it is subtle and can only be assessed in your own system, at home, over a good listening session.
 
I just don't see the point of AB'ing, ie listening to a track, changing cables and listening to the same track, especially at a noisy meet.

 

[smial1966]

Guys,
 
I suggested the A-B thing as a bit of fun!
 

 
Andy.
 
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For me cables do make a difference, but it is subtle and can only be assessed in your own system, at home, over a good listening session.
 
I just don't see the point of AB'ing, ie listening to a track, changing cables and listening to the same track, especially at a noisy meet.

 

[TheAttorney]

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Guys,
 
I suggested the A-B thing as a bit of fun!
 

 
I agree. Whatever the demo/presentation turns out to be, it should be informal and fun.
 
It is logistically crippling, for a meet like this, to run a scientifically valid DBT test.
Let Russ, or whoever, do what they want to do. It won't prove anything, but at best it will give food for thought and maybe a prompt to investigate further.
 
BTW, how does one demo such things at a headphone meet? Surely loudspeakers need to be involved.

 

[alvin sawdust]

Lol, fun but pointless.

 

[smial1966]

Not necessarily, as if a clear majority of listeners hear a sonic improvement using different interconnects and cables, then this 'proves' that us tweakers haven't been wasting our money buying aftermarket accessories.
 

 
Cheers,
 
Andy. 
 
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Lol, fun but pointless.

 

[alvin sawdust]

No,you miss my point. I am a firm cable believer and tweeker and I will hopefully be trying some of franks cables. Quick AB'ing and especially DBT are for the birds in my opinion.

 

[smial1966]

My apologies, as I'd clearly misconstrued your point. 
 
Cheers,
 
Andy. 
 
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No,you miss my point. I am a firm cable believer and tweeker and I will hopefully be trying some of franks cables. Quick AB'ing and especially DBT are for the birds in my opinion.

 

[MrQ]

I think this A-B thing is a really good idea. Meet attenders should avail themselves as much time as possible to the test...
 
 
While I get some quality time with the 009 and BHSE

 

[alvin sawdust]

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I think this A-B thing is a really good idea. Meet attenders should avail themselves as much time as possible to the test...
 
 
While I get some quality time with the 009 and BHSE

Trust you Q

 

[alvin sawdust]

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My apologies, as I'd clearly misconstrued your point. 
 
Cheers,
 
Andy. 
 

My apologies also, not trying to pick a fight, just my opinion. It will be fun and I will join in.

 

[Toxic Cables]

What's the point, cables make no difference, it's all in your mind. 

 

[smial1966]

Curses, somebody else had the same devious plan as me.
 

 
Cheers,
 
Andy. 
 
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I think this A-B thing is a really good idea. Meet attenders should avail themselves as much time as possible to the test...
 
 
While I get some quality time with the 009 and BHSE

 

[smial1966]

Oh dear, hope that's not your Gerald Ratner moment Frank.
 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1573380/Doing-a-Ratner-and-other-famous-gaffes.html
 

 
Cheers,
 
Andy. 
 
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What's the point, cables make no difference, it's all in your mind.