I agree with the point made by "Devilboy". Yes, the question is about "sound", but practicality plays into the equation in a big way for me too. I don't want to own something, no matter how wonderful it sounds, if it is a pain in the arse to use. Cables that are a ball-buster to work with are a pet peeve of mine. As an aside, Usblues, I found your post (directed at "Devilboy") on this thread mean-spirited.