I mostly agree with you, but I stand by my observation. If Atma-Sphere's D/B design mostly negates the effects of balanced interconnect cables, then the quality of cabling (expensive/inexpensive wire, insulation and geometry, manufacturer mark-up) should mostly not matter. Having used Mogami 2534 and terminated it myself, I saw nothing particularly fancy in the wire or design...insulated and spiraled copper conductors with a stranded copper shield. Good basic materials and construction.
Regarding the cost of Mogami versus other inexpensive wire...I can't recall seeing a less expensive balanced interconnect than Mogami, so to me the argument seems moot. However, having said that it's certain that several posters will list some that are less expensive.
Perhaps I'm off base, but I understood Ralph's point to be that the effects of more expensive wire would be mostly negated. I know Ralph likes Mogami wire as he uses it internally in his preamps and amps, and he made me a pair of balanced RCA (with ground wire)>XLR phono cables out of Mogami wire.
I use Oyaide PA-02, which I compared to Mogami 2534 with my Atma-Sphere MP-1 and M-60. I heard a difference, and I thought the Oyaide sounded better (more extension, wider and larger image).
Regarding the cost of Mogami versus other inexpensive wire...I can't recall seeing a less expensive balanced interconnect than Mogami, so to me the argument seems moot. However, having said that it's certain that several posters will list some that are less expensive.
Perhaps I'm off base, but I understood Ralph's point to be that the effects of more expensive wire would be mostly negated. I know Ralph likes Mogami wire as he uses it internally in his preamps and amps, and he made me a pair of balanced RCA (with ground wire)>XLR phono cables out of Mogami wire.
I use Oyaide PA-02, which I compared to Mogami 2534 with my Atma-Sphere MP-1 and M-60. I heard a difference, and I thought the Oyaide sounded better (more extension, wider and larger image).