If you think that cheap coax cables sound better than cheap optical cables, I'm not going to try to convince you otherwise. I know what I hear between cables, and my thoughts are shared by Josh Clark, head R&D of
Transparent Cable and Todd Waldorf of
Kimber Kable. I discussed all things cable and digital audio with them at CEDIA a few weeks ago. I have played with cables ranging from $29 to $1000. At the low end, I have consistently found the digital coax cables to sound better than their optical counterparts.
Yes I do work retail. Most of what I know I have taught and experienced myself. I learned a lot from my friend Jamie, who was my first introduction to high end electronics. He has forgotten more about this shit than most know. I am a
non commisioned salesman. I could say that I don't give a shit what a customer buys, because I take home the same check regardless. I of course, get the best product for my customer in any given situation. Some are best suited by a pair of Athena F2 for $599, and others for Von Schweikert VR-4jr's for $3999. I never push a customer into something beyond their budget. It's just not good salesmanship.