Personally, Im trying to not be swayed one iota by public/written opinion, but at the same time keeping an open mind.

I havent extensively swapped cables end to end to see if I hear a difference.

My very limited knowledge of physics says it shouldnt make a difference.

However, Im happy to believe that there may be a difference, and will readily admit it if I hear it (maybe at my next trip to WMs!).

Just as its too easy to dismiss science because of a lack of understanding of it/ because it doesnt compute with your audiophile belief system - its equally too easy to dismiss what we hear because its controversial/against known wisdoms..

My final conclusion on the topic (for me) is that I havent experimented sufficiently with it to have an opinion on sonic variation (and Im too lazy to do it on my own hifi)... and that scientific explanation seems lacking in the 'PRO' directionality camp.

Sitting on the fence.... me? yup   - best thing to do when youre lacking the relevant knowledge and experience of a topic.