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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited July 2005
    Sign me up for the PS Audio Prelude please. :)
    SDA-2a, Anthem Pre-2L, Anthem Amp 1, MF A324 DAC, Rotel RCD1070

    Senn HD650 Cardas, Mapletree Audio Ear+ HD2, Kimber KS1030, Bel Canto DAC2, M-Audio Transit, Laptop.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2005
    If you are done with your demo please contact the next member in line to exchange personal information and get the cables shipped out.

    RobXtant - Where are you? Peersool is trying to get hold of you concerning the SC demo.

    Dcarlson - No problem. Please PM Spawndn72 when you get a chance.

    Trey - Are you or have you shipped the XLR's to Beardog?

    Mantis - What's your status?

    PolkThug - What's your status?

    Jdhdiggs - What's your status?

    Shizelbs - What's your status?

    If you have completed your demo, please remember to post your review in the appropriate thread. The links to the review threads are provided below the Cable Swap roster.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited July 2005
    You can drop me from the DH Labs Silver Sonic demo list. I decided to buy a pair of my own. Very nice indeed and I think they will supplant the Kimber PBJ's in my system. Thanks! ;)
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited July 2005
    Hey, I just discovered this whole demo thing. I would love to demo every one of those expensive cables, but realistically I probably couldn't afford them. Do you have a price list for these? I was interested in signal cable, but wasn't sure of the prices for the others. If you had a price list for these that would be lovely...


    hopefully it isn't listed in the pages from 3-19 because I read the first three but decided I should skip the next 16.


    Thanks,

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2005
    Chris - I do not list the prices. All of that information is easily found on the internet, and the review threads contain links to the manufacturers or POC(e.g. DH Labs, "Venom")

    There is only one cable that exceeds $100, and that was only because of a recent 2005 price increase across the board. It was $95 last year.

    I wanted to keep all the cables slotted in a reasonable price bracket for everyone to enjoy.

    The objective isn't to change peoples minds or have them spend money, especially more money than may be neccesary. It exists to allow the individual the opportunity to form their own opinion about this subject, instead of riding the wave of someone else's opinion.

    Please feel free to pick a few and sign up, you're more than welcome to check them out. Thanks for reading the earlier stuff :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Spawndn72
    Spawndn72 Posts: 453
    edited July 2005
    Th PS preludes have been sent to JDhdiggs. He was higher on the list than I was, but becasue he was out of town they got sent to me first. The only cables I have are the Etherial Audio and the Nordost solar winds.
    Setup:
    Adcom GFA-545 amp
    Nad 1600 pre
    Dual 704 TT
    Pioneer 707 R2R
    Pioneer DV-578A Multi-format
    Polk SDA-2 Mains
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited July 2005
    I have the Signal Cable Silver Resolutions. Will post my thoughts.

    Doro, the link to the review post is screwed up, I keep getting the SCMP review.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    jdh, do you still live at 430 Tall Oaks?
    Never Forget
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    AQ King Cobra sent.
    Homegrown audio sent.

    Need Canadian phone number for dcarlson.
    Never Forget
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by PolkThug
    jdh, do you still live at 430 Tall Oaks?

    Nope, about 2,000 miles NE of there. I'm out on this game. Gotta send the Preludes out this week and I won't be dabbling in this test anymore...
    There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by jdhdiggs
    Nope, about 2,000 miles NE of there. I'm out on this game. Gotta send the Preludes out this week and I won't be dabbling in this test anymore...

    uh oh....
    Never Forget
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Nobody left on the Homegrown list. Back to Doro or who's next?
    Never Forget
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  • Spawndn72
    Spawndn72 Posts: 453
    edited July 2005
    I would like to demo the homegrown's. Let me know if that's ok.

    Thanks,
    Todd
    Setup:
    Adcom GFA-545 amp
    Nad 1600 pre
    Dual 704 TT
    Pioneer 707 R2R
    Pioneer DV-578A Multi-format
    Polk SDA-2 Mains
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by Spawndn72
    I would like to demo the homegrown's. Let me know if that's ok.

    Thanks,
    Todd

    You still at Bristol bay Dr?
    Never Forget
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  • Spawndn72
    Spawndn72 Posts: 453
    edited July 2005
    yep.
    Setup:
    Adcom GFA-545 amp
    Nad 1600 pre
    Dual 704 TT
    Pioneer 707 R2R
    Pioneer DV-578A Multi-format
    Polk SDA-2 Mains
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by Spawndn72
    yep.

    Sent.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2005
    Anthony - I fixed the link.

    PT - Thanks for the updates :) One demo went to Racer and to James correct? Or did James have them already?

    Derrick - Added.

    Todd - Added.

    Dragon - OK.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    PT - Thanks for the updates :) One demo went to Racer and to James correct? Or did James have them already?

    James opted out, there was no one else on the list, so spawned volunteered for the Homegrowns, which I sent.

    DH LABS SILVER SONIC on their way to dcarlson. (very expensive to ship to Canada now via ups.)


    King Cobras went to racer.

    Peace
    Thug
    Never Forget
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2005
    Why would you ship UPS?

    Thanks for letting me know about James....I guess I forgot to remove him from that demo.

    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by Zero
    Bear,

    How was the vacation!? Until jdhdiggs pops up out of the wood-work, feel free to hold onto the cables. I may have someone else who would like to try em' out. I'll let you know if that works out and give you the address to move em to.

    In the mean time, man - thoughts , review, you know - that stuff.

    :D

    Cheers

    Vacation was just what I needed...I was just about to blow a fuse..

    Thanks for askin bro.

    I will post my review this week-end...I`ve been a little slack on my response time...my appologies to the guy`s in the program..
    Started back to 15-16 hr days as soon as I got back , and when I`m not at work , I`m not takin care of business very well..

    Again appologies to the forum for procrastinating....

    Bear
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited July 2005
    Could you put me in line for the

    1. Signal Cable Analog 2 Interconnects
    2. Homegrown Audio SC1-Silver(Version 1)
    3. Anti Cable Speaker cable

    I'm not using a high end system, but maybe I can provide a perspective for difference nicer cables make in lower end speakers and components. If you all don't think that it'll be very helpful or not worth the time. I would just like to try out the DIY cable - Homegrown audio in particular, because I would like to make my own cables soon. The other cables are just for comparisons to my RCA/Monster (free monsters...ok).

    Really wanted to try the ethereals but i guess that didn't work out...

    Thanks Guys,

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited July 2005
    Doro:

    The only cables I have are the PS audio Prelude speaker cables and those will be out to Dcarlson on Monday.
    There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    I posted my thoughts on the Venom`s in the (hopefully) correct place..

    I will wait for a pm to send them to the next in line...whoever that may be !
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited August 2005
    I just got the Nordost Solar wind cables from Spawndn72, can't wait to check them out.
    Skynut
    SOPA® Founder
    The system Almost there
    DVD Onkyo DV-SP802
    Sunfire Theater Grand II
    Sherbourn 7/2100
    Panamax 5510 power conditioner (for electronics)
    2 PSAudio UPC-200 power conditioners (for amps)
    Front L/R RT3000p (Bi-Wired)
    Center CS1000p (Bi-Wired) (under the television)
    Center RT2000p's (Bi-Wired) (on each side of the television)
    Sur FX1000
    SVS ultra plus 2

    www.ShadetreesMachineShop.com
    Thanks for looking
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited August 2005
    *edit**

    I haven`t been doin too well lately....

    these 16 hr days are killin me.....

    pay no attention to the man behind the curtain..!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2005
    I'll update the roster next, and thanks go out to those that have joined other programs, but I wanted to drop in some new demo tidbits:

    Outlaw Audio 1.2M Analog RCA(Locking) IC's donated by an outstanding Polkie, HTRookie. I've had some Outlaw IC's previously, and the quality is high.

    Zebra Cables 2M Analog RCA(Locking-Vampire Wire) donated by another true Polkie, Burnzy. Burnzy, Scott, is an agent of Zebra and has also let me know that they are offering registered Polkies a 10% discount on their products, at time of online ordering. Just enter " PolKie1_0 " at time of checkout for the discount to be applied. I've talked with Scott personally and he's a very nice guy, and after receiving the cables today...the product is top notch and I'm very impressed with both the aesthetics and the build quality. I will check them out on the reference rig, just to see how they sound and act under real world stress :)

    www.zebracables.com

    I won't be posting any thoughts on these cables as that's your job. I'm checking them all out, but it's my intention to not skew the reviews for you folks.

    I encourage all Polkies to get into this program, get involved, participate.....I created this program for YOU. There are others that have contributed their own gear for YOU. Try it out, have fun, get mad, whatever, as the point is to just let you make your own decision as to the benefit, or lack thereof regarding cables.

    Anyways, two more cables are being launched. This should easily fill the void left by Ethereal Cables horrible business practices and customer level demeanor.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2005
    OA 1.2m
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2005
    ZC 2m
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited August 2005
    Cool....

    Well I would love to try out some analogs, but can't afford these for my SACD stuff. Would still need 3 pairs so I'll sit those out.

    Will there ever be any digital interconnects in the Swap? haha....2 channel...yes I know....but I'm looking to upgrade that one, and my speaker wire...but well waiting on that speaker wire.. =)

    Thanks for donating to the program!

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2005
    I have a couple Digital IC's that could be easily dropped into the program....lemme' think about it. I have alot to do with this right now, so it will be a couple weeks before I get time.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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