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February 4, 2015

Some People Get It

by Jim Turley

Electronics retailer Best Buy is known for catering to mainstream America, not niche audiophiles. So I was surprised to see the company offering an HDMI cable for $1650.99. Granted it’s 8 meters long, but still… It’s a freaking digital cable, folks!

Then I read the reviews. They’re as golden as the connector plating. Go check it out.

 

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