This discussion is as old as hi fi..I have "Van den Hul" connected between a Mark Levinson amplifier and M Loogan speakers,for my cd recordings.. There is a bit of difference in sound quality compared to Monster cable,not much.It's a matter of taste. Same with tubes in guitar amps,there is a bit of diference between different 6L6 or EL-34 tubes,but not much to my opinion. There is a lot of make believe out there,just to sell things...