Inside the $800 Audio Cable

Given that most audio signals eventually pass through the hairlike wires on a microchip, I’ve always wondered how much premium cables and other tweaky doodads truly help. Personally, I’m more interested in chasing evocative textures and music than pristine sound quality, which is why I found these gizmos hilarious:

• This $800 wire would make Monster Cable blush. Yet note the vociferous defense one commentator mounts.
  
  
• Don’t forget the puffy power cord and antistatic tripods.
  
  
• ...and the System Enhancer CD.

Keep listening,
David

What are the stupidest (or best) audio-enhancement gadgets you’ve found?