On 30 May 2005 09:06:11 -0700, "andy" wrote:

In order to get an audible variation with typical cables I was
intending to direct drive electrostatic speakers. Obviously the
intention was to create significant differences in level across the
audible band but this is 'cheating'? (Actually I am not sure I would
want to mess with something potentially lethal for only GBP 1000).

Sure it's cheating, since easily replicable level changes are never
what is claimed for 'audiophile' cables.

Matching the levels across the audible band (20-20kHz?) is a pretty
severe precondition.

Not really, unless you are trying to pull a fast one. When did you
ever see $1,000 a foot cable claim that it had a different FR from
zipcord?

Can I choose the source as well as the amplifier
and speakers?

Absolutely.
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Stewart Pinkerton | Music is Art - Audio is Engineering