If ,as a large percentage of the chaps on here and other hifi forums seem to agree that R/D, eupen, et al do have a genuine and positive effect on sound quailty, why do the mid to high end manufacturers NOT supply the leads ? at a cost too us of say£35 surely the manufactures could buy huge volumes for prob less than half that ...... they win.....R/A Eupen ect made more money we get better vfm.......Its a win win for all.......or am I missing something :confused: the floor is open.......