Sure..makes sense. But I've wired myself to believe that I WON'T hear a difference. That way, I get to really understand and hear if the cable or whatever makes a real difference.
If I hear it and it works for me, out goes the money. If I don't hear it or it doesn't work for me, out goes the money on more music. Win win situation. I let my ears decide at ease and will, not my ego or "dissonance" within the brain trying to prove something
One thing is for sure....brain or not...money is ALWAYS going out with this hobby. Gees!