Save on Hero IC's..

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited April 2013 in 2 Channel Audio
Stevie quick tip:

Save about 25% by buying Kimber Hero with the Ultraplate connectors instead of the WBT 0144's. The Ultraplates slip on real nice, they're not overly tight like some audioquest cable connectors can be, and I'm not hearing any difference between the 2 in my system (YMMV):

Kimber Hero WBT 0144...$262/1mtr pr
Kimber Hero Ultraplate...$200/1mtr pr

Just an FYI for "Hero" lovers out there, who might want to save some coin....
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited April 2011
    good to know, I really like my Hero's and might need some more in the future

    Thanks

    jason
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2011
    Jason, I was little skiddish about trying the ultraplate version, as all of my older Hero's are WBT's; but after having this set in (between passive and amp) for about 2 months, I'm convinced there's no difference. Future Hero's in my system will be ultraplate. They slip right on and off, like buttah--perfect fit.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2011
    I just calls them likes I sees them...LOL

    The ultraplate is a pretty respectable connector in its own right, a standard on the classic PBJ.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited April 2011
    Keiko wrote: »
    My God, Steve! Do you realized what you've just done? :tongue::wink:

    Send in the clowns. :rolleyes:

    LMAO! Let me get the party started... Cables don't matter! Cables do matter!

    Cables matter!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy)

    Cables matter not!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy)


    Cables matter!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy)

    Cables matter not!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy)

    Cables matter!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy)

    Cables matter not!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy):biggrin::tongue:
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2011
    Just tryin to help out my fellow Kimber Hero brothas.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited April 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Just tryin to help out my fellow Kimber Hero brothas.

    hopefully there are a few more of us out there.. I'm a proud KHB memba'

    hahah

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2011
    As nice as the locking WBT's are, they can also be a little bit of a PITA. I'm constantly turning them the wrong way to tighten/loosen--and you have to remember to push in while tightening, or they can back out. With hindsight, I would have bought all ultraplate versions.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited April 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    LMAO! Let me get the party started... Cables don't matter! Cables do matter!

    Cables matter!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy)

    Cables matter not!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy)


    Cables matter!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy)

    Cables matter not!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy)

    Cables matter!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy)

    Cables matter not!
    (plucks a petal from a daisy):biggrin::tongue:

    John don't tell me you wear pink panties???
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited April 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    As nice as the locking WBT's are, they can also be a little bit of a PITA. I'm constantly turning them the wrong way to tighten/loosen--and you have to remember to push in while tightening, or they can back out. With hindsight, I would have bought all ultraplate versions.

    I actually have the same problem.. I actually un-screwed one too much once and the locking part fell off, which I didn't notice at the time, and I couldn't find it (or use the cable subsequently) for several days until I found the part hiding somewhere..
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited April 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    John don't tell me you wear pink panties???
    Only on my head.:biggrin:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited April 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Only on my head.:biggrin:


    Those are my boxers!!!!:eek:
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited April 2011
    punk-roc wrote: »
    I actually have the same problem.. I actually un-screwed one too much once and the locking part fell off, which I didn't notice at the time, and I couldn't find it (or use the cable subsequently) for several days until I found the part hiding somewhere..

    This happened to me a couple times, too. I thought I broke it :biggrin:
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited April 2013
    Just thought I would bump this old thread by Steve as I also have the ultraplates and find them VERY good in quality.

    I also would add the stock banana's are just as good and save you tons of cash over the WBT spades as well.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2013
    +2, I really like Kimbers bananas. I have them on my 8TC v.2 cables.
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