jh901 wrote: 
> I'm certainly not of the view that known science must be violated in
> order for it to be true that there are audible differences between
> speakers connected to a power amp with 12g OFC zip cord versus specialty
> cable.  
> 

Other than for a very few pathological speakers, 12 guage zip cord in
reasonable lengths gives ideal, non-improvable performence.

> 
> I don't know how skin effect comes into play, for example. 
> 

I do know how skin effect comes into play, and the general answer is not
so much.

> 
> I'm not one to ascribe to magic or blind faith, 
> 

If you can't provide a coherent explanation of your beliefs that is
consistent with the laws of physics, then there is little but blind
faith to explain your situation.

> 
> but I recognize that I'm human. 
> 

Which in turn puts you under the influence of the 5 problems with casual
sighted audiophile evaluations that I've been listing out.

> 
> I'm also an audiophile, but that doesn't mean that I'm among those who
> are desperate to believe just about anything in order to perceive an
> upgrade in sound quality.
> 

Then, you aren't human.

> 
> I will not be earning a Phd in EE in this lifetime, but at the same time
> at least I'm making an effort.
> 

Getting spendy at the local Rat Shack store or high end audio emporium
is no way comparable with the effort required to obtain a basic or
advanced degree in EE.  It's really pretty insulting to suggest such a
thing.


> 
> I am running 12g OFC zip cord from Radio Shack and I'll be doing so for
> several weeks.  Hopefully, I'll be able to engage in a proper blinded
> ABX at some point.

Hopefully you won't, because IMO its a waste of your time under the
conditions.


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