On Mon, 06 Mar 2006 19:56:22 +0000, Glenn Richards
wrote:

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

You're assuming all 'supplied' cables are to the same 'quality'?
Judging by my collection they certainly don't come from the same
factory. And why would the supplier of a good quality separate ruin
its performance by supplying an inferior cable with it? Or do you
think the prices charged for these 'aftermarket' ones reflect the
cost of making them?

Most mid-range and upwards separates don't have cables thrown in these
days. It seems to be just the Japanese trash that does.

Firstly, the Japanese gear isn't trash. Secondly, the more expensive
stuff doesn't include cables because the makers know that the dealer
will sell the punter some overpriced 'audiophile' cable - and the box
maker saves a quid.

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Stewart Pinkerton | Music is Art - Audio is Engineering