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The term "giant-killer".

Please use the term correctly.

The term "giant-killer", when used as an audiophile term, tends to indicate the ability of a lesser-cost device to clearly outperform (or be equal to) a well-known, often very expensive, truly high-end device with an outstanding reputation.

For example:

The VH Audio AirSine power cord was designed with a strong effort to compete with and exceed an almost legendary Elrod power cord. As a result, many folks now find the AirSine to easily be considered a giant, and the AirSine did not get there without very costly and intensive materials and manufacturing processes.

Carol bulk length power cord from Parts Express does not qualify as a giant-killing comparator.

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