Anybody tried these wires?

nooshinjohn
nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
edited April 2011 in The Clubhouse
13 guage silver coated wire. I want to try these but the lack of an insulator has me a bit concerned. I was thinking of pairing them with an Odessey or Emo amp, a Kraco 8track and a set of Cervin Vegas...
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2011
    Anticable already beat you to it, and yes, it will pass a signal, but that signal is nothing but rubbish.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited April 2011
    I think you're better than that :redface:
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2011
    Kraco 8track
    May not be bad if you have the 8 track cassette adapter.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    edited April 2011
    DMara wrote: »
    I think you're better than that :redface:

    Usually I am, but tonight, my rig sits silent as a wicked thunderstorm rolls through. I won't be plugging it back in any time soon, so I thought I would try and have a bit of fun given all the wire/cable threads of late.:wink::smile:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited April 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    13 guage silver coated wire. I want to try these but the lack of an insulator has me a bit concerned. I was thinking of pairing them with an Odessey or Emo amp, a Kraco 8track and a set of Cervin Vegas...

    I've got ~$1000.00 or so in my Paypal account, and can load it up more soon. What will it take to get this???

    :rolleyes:
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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited April 2011
    I'm not even gonna point out the irony here.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2011
    cokewithvanilla wrote: »
    I'm not even gonna point out the irony here.

    Yeah, but you don't run Cerwin Vegas though.:biggrin:
    Do you?:eek:
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited April 2011
    John! These are exactly what you need to pair with the tube monoblocks!!! I knew there had to be something worthy of those pieces of ear candy. I figure you could cut trash bags and wrap the wire with it for an insulator :tongue:


    Don
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited April 2011
    cokewithvanilla wrote: »
    I'm not even gonna point out the irony here.

    astounding, isn't it?
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • Bobsama
    Bobsama Posts: 526
    edited April 2011
    dcmartinpc wrote: »
    John! These are exactly what you need to pair with the tube monoblocks!!! I knew there had to be something worthy of those pieces of ear candy. I figure you could cut trash bags and wrap the wire with it for an insulator :tongue:


    Don

    Duct tape will produce killer extended highs and also fleshes out a palpable acoustic envelope.
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  • On3s&Z3r0s
    On3s&Z3r0s Posts: 1,013
    edited April 2011
    I am mad at these because I cannot afford them. (Not sure what Joan Crawford's problem was.)
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited April 2011
    On3s&Z3r0s wrote: »
    I am mad at these because I cannot afford them. (Not sure what Joan Crawford's problem was.)

    Why are you mad at cables you can't afford?:biggrin:
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited April 2011
    Nvm..
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    Any clue how to use the internet? Found it in about 10 sec.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,221
    edited April 2011
    I'm just looking for a binding post to slip my banana into!!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    edited April 2011
    Bobsama wrote: »
    Duct tape will produce killer extended highs and also fleshes out a palpable acoustic envelope.

    Duct Tape? I have yet to try that. Do I use the metal tape or the plastic stuff? I fear the metal tape may bo too expensive for this project, but if it really makes that much difference, I suppose I can try it.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    edited April 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I'm just looking for a binding post to slip my banana into!!

    I saw one that looked really amazing and only cost five dollars per connection. It was guaranteed you would love it long time. I think the "Sham-WOW" guy said they were "GI tested-GI approved", so they must be first rate stuff.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • Bobsama
    Bobsama Posts: 526
    edited April 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Duct Tape? I have yet to try that. Do I use the metal tape or the plastic stuff? I fear the metal tape may bo too expensive for this project, but if it really makes that much difference, I suppose I can try it.

    Use both (and also the hunting camo variation too) in triple collagen helix braid. I can personally attest to its contribution--it's truly blows me away with a dry slam and such emotional bass extension.
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    TEAC AG-H300 MK III stereo receiver
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    Little Dot MK IV tube headphone amp
    Little Dot DAC_I balanced D/A converter
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    edited April 2011
    I heard that using both can be dangerous if not done correctly. Is there a technique you use to minimize the risk of crossing the streams? I remember Dr. Venkman saying that crossing the streams could even be fatal.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Bobsama
    Bobsama Posts: 526
    edited April 2011
    Mr. Jekyll respectfully disagrees. Using anything less than #13 AWG coat hangers and a duct tape triple collagen helix braid will be insufficient for a system of that magnitude.
    polkaudio Monitor 5 Series II
    polkaudio SDA-1 (with the SL1000)
    TEAC AG-H300 MK III stereo receiver
    beyerdynamic DT-880 Premium (600 Ω) headphones
    SENNHEISER HD-555 headphones
    Little Dot MK IV tube headphone amp
    Little Dot DAC_I balanced D/A converter
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2011
    Are those available in a hyper-litz topology?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    edited April 2011
    Bobsama wrote: »
    Mr. Jekyll respectfully disagrees. Using anything less than #13 AWG coat hangers and a duct tape triple collagen helix braid will be insufficient for a system of that magnitude.

    What does Mr. Hyde have to say on the subject? A Google search indicates that they seem to be of two minds on the subject.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • Bobsama
    Bobsama Posts: 526
    edited April 2011
    Mr. Hyde prefers Bose; we don't listen to him.
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    polkaudio SDA-1 (with the SL1000)
    TEAC AG-H300 MK III stereo receiver
    beyerdynamic DT-880 Premium (600 Ω) headphones
    SENNHEISER HD-555 headphones
    Little Dot MK IV tube headphone amp
    Little Dot DAC_I balanced D/A converter
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    edited April 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    13 guage silver coated wire. I want to try these but the lack of an insulator has me a bit concerned..


    Tool dip my friend it's the best in this case, But i'd go one step further and also run them through PEX tubing for that "air insulator" effect and no banana plugs it would just muddy the sound unless you can find pure bright heavy brass:cool:
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited April 2011
    You realize those have to be conditioned with di-lithium power for 100 hrs before they will sound good.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2011
    I'm old school, so I actually prefer the steel ones with the gold varnish.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    edited April 2011
    drselect wrote: »
    You realize those have to be conditioned with di-lithium power for 100 hrs before they will sound good.


    Cable burn in is a total myth. Even Geordi LaForge says so:rolleyes::wink:....
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2011
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Anticable already beat you to it, and yes, it will pass a signal, but that signal is nothing but rubbish.

    Cheers,
    Russ


    Felt the same about those... Rubbish.

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