Cable Swap Program

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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited April 2004
    I've got two on order...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited April 2004
    I'm in. I didn't think IC cables made a big difference at first...
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2004
    SC ANALOG 2 DEMO - Current
    Phoneisbusy(Completed)
    Danger Boy(Completed)
    Terrax(Completed)
    Dcarlson(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Tour2Ma(Demo)
    PolkThug

    AQ DIAMONDBACK DEMO - Current
    Gidrah(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Shack(Demo)
    Tour2ma
    PolkThug

    NORDOST SOLAR WIND DEMO - Current
    F1Nut(Completed)
    Danger Boy(Completed)
    ATCVenom(Completed)
    Gidrah(Demo)
    Shack
    I-SIG
    Amulford

    SIGNAL CABLE MAGIC POWER DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma
    Shack
    Amulford
    Smglbrth

    TG AUDIO HSR DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma

    TG AUDIO HSR POWER CABLE DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma
    Smglbrth

    Please post your reviews at the following links:

    Signal Cable Analog 2 Review Thread

    Audioquest Diamondback Review Thread

    Nordost Solar Wind Review Thread

    Signal Cable Magic Power Review

    RLW has been very kind to drop two cables, from TG Audio, for your testing pleasure into the mix. Thank you Bob, it is very kind of you to do so, and support the program. Please sign up in this thread if you are interested. I will get the detailed review threads built soon, so you may get some data on the actual demo's.
    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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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited April 2004
    The two cord's I ordered arrived today, so good to go out with the SC.

    doro, put me down for the TG Audio trials, if you would, sir...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2004
    I have to comment on the outstanding participation that this program has received. This would not in any way shape or form be possible if it wasn't for the cool members that have taken part thus far.

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

    Thank you Justin for making it a sticky thread, and taking care of us while we are here.

    Let's keep this going, and always remember to post your formal review in the appropriate threads for the forum to enjoy.

    I am always working to get you new cables for the demo, and some true Polkies have stepped up to the plate to further our demo program. I may have not launched all the offers, but you have not been forgotten :)
    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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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,471
    edited April 2004
    Doro - Can you please put me on the list for the Power Cord demo? I've been messing with this idea for a while now, I'd like to see if power cords really do make a difference.

    If you could I'd really appreciate it!
    Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2004
    Of course! :D

    I haven't received the PC yet, when I do, I will launch the program. The TG Audio PC demo may launch before the SC at this pace. :)

    The TG Audio demo will begin directly from RLW....just FYI.
    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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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited April 2004
    I posted about the power cord in that htread, but I'll post here as well. Throw me in for the TG cables as well.

    Wes
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited April 2004
    UPS just dropped off the SC's amulford forwarded. Thanks goodness they're not fragile, the box is history...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2004
    SC ANALOG 2 DEMO - Current
    Phoneisbusy(Completed)
    Danger Boy(Completed)
    Terrax(Completed)
    Dcarlson(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Tour2Ma(Demo)
    PolkThug
    Polkmaniac

    AQ DIAMONDBACK DEMO - Current
    Gidrah(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Shack(Demo)
    Tour2ma
    PolkThug

    NORDOST SOLAR WIND DEMO - Current
    F1Nut(Completed)
    Danger Boy(Completed)
    ATCVenom(Completed)
    Gidrah(Completed)
    Shack(Demo)
    I-SIG
    Amulford
    Polkmaniac

    SIGNAL CABLE MAGIC POWER DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma
    Shack
    Amulford
    Smglbrth

    TG AUDIO HSR DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma
    I-SIG

    TG AUDIO HSR POWER CABLE DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma
    Smglbrth
    I-SIG

    Please post your reviews at the following links:

    Signal Cable Analog 2 Review Thread

    Audioquest Diamondback Review Thread

    Nordost Solar Wind Review Thread

    Signal Cable Magic Power Review

    UPDATE : I am still awaiting the arrival of the SC Power Cable....I will launch it ASAP. I am also compiling some information, and pictures, on the TG Audio cables, from Bob Crump himself and will keep you posted. Sorry for delay on the new batch of demo's.

    Mark(Gidrah) will be wrapped up soon for you Steve(Shack)....and I think you are almost done too right? I may be off by a week. I am unstable in the head this week :) Let me know.

    Wes(I-SIG) if you could email me you shipping address, we can get you started soon on a demo.

    Thanks guys!
    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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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited April 2004
    So what do I need to do/offer to get in on this???
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2004
    PM - You are not required to offer anything at all, except a review at the end...simply let me know what demo(s) you are interested in joining, and you get added to the roster.

    Read the rules about the program, and if you are cool with the guidelines, just sign up for what you wish.

    Glad to see you interested :)
    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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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2004
    I am sorry to say that I am slowing down the process with the AQ Diamondbacks. They were delivered in fine order last Wed. and I left town for Indy the next morning and did not return until the wee hours of the following Monday morning. The last two nights (and tonight) I have been working on taking care of the IRS. I am leaving again early Fri. for LA (lower Alabama - well actually Huntsville which would be UA) and won't be back until Sun. night. I can tell you it would do no good to have my wife do the demo in my absence. Therefore, it will be next week before I get my demo on (MY APOLOGIES TO BRUCE!) and I promise to get them out quickly. There is maybe an advantage however since it looks like the Nordost are on their way to me. This will allow a head to head between the two.

    My demo will also include a direct comparison of the 3 entry level AQ cables. The G-String (G-Snake), Sidewinders and Diamondbacks. It should be interesting to see how the sound changes (if it does) as I move up the spectrum.

    I plan on using a very MID-FI setup to see if the cables from the $25 G-Stings to the $115 Nordost Solar Winds make a difference. To eliminate the variance that could be caused by different cables between the source and pre and the amp, I plan on using my Cambridge D500SE CDP with the interconnects running to my Denon DRA-685 stereo reciever playing through my Polk RT25i bookshelf speakers with no sub in a small listening area. I anxious to get on with this demo.

    Again...Sorry for the delay to Bruce and those after him.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2004
    I am sure everyone is cool, no sweat...give us a shout when you get back into audio nirvana :D

    That will be a great demo, and a great review....I really look forward to it!
    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 April 2004
    SC ANALOG 2 DEMO - Current
    Phoneisbusy(Completed)
    Danger Boy(Completed)
    Terrax(Completed)
    Dcarlson(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Tour2Ma(Demo)
    PolkThug
    Polkmaniac
    Shack
    Brianomatic

    AQ DIAMONDBACK DEMO - Current
    Gidrah(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Shack(Completed)
    Tour2ma(Demo)
    PolkThug
    Polkmaniac
    Brianomatic

    NORDOST SOLAR WIND DEMO - Current
    F1Nut(Completed)
    Danger Boy(Completed)
    ATCVenom(Completed)
    Gidrah(Completed)
    Shack(Completed)
    I-SIG(Demo)
    Amulford
    Polkmaniac
    Brianomatic

    SIGNAL CABLE MAGIC POWER DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma
    Shack
    Amulford
    Smglbrth
    Brianomatic

    TG AUDIO HSR DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma
    I-SIG
    Brianomatic

    TG AUDIO HSR POWER CABLE DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma
    Smglbrth
    I-SIG
    Brianomatic

    Please post your reviews at the following links:

    Signal Cable Analog 2 Review Thread

    Audioquest Diamondback Review Thread

    Nordost Solar Wind Review Thread

    Signal Cable Magic Power Review Thread

    PolkThug - I may have you hold onto your demo until the next one arrives for you, is that ok? That way you can send them both to Polkmaniac, and save a couple bucks.

    Same goes for you Tour.... :D
    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 April 2004
    Originally posted by dorokusai

    PolkThug - I may have you hold onto your demo until the next one arrives for you, is that ok? That way you can send them both to Polkmaniac, and save a couple bucks.

    Same goes for you Tour.... :D

    yep, already planning on it. :)
    Never Forget
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited April 2004
    I can't waite to see Tour2's impression of the AQ diomandbacks...

    I think they are sweet!

    HBomb
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited April 2004
    Me, too, Henry...

    doro,
    Am kinda sitting on the SC's right now (damn, uncomfortable I might add...) for a three-way with my Tara Labs and the AQ's.

    If I need to step up the program, let me know...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2004
    Tour,

    The Diamondbacks will be on the way to you on Monday via UPS or maybe tomorrow if I use USPS so you should have them by Wed.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2004
    The Diamondbacks went out today to Tour2Ma and the Solar Winds out to I-SIG via USPS. I sent them both PMs with the delivery confirmation #s. It was fun!
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2004
    Mark,

    Since I've demoed the other 2, please put me in line for the Signal Cable Analog 2 demo. Might as well check them all out.

    Thanks, shack
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Brianomatic
    Brianomatic Posts: 58
    edited April 2004
    Doro

    Wow! What a great program. An excellent way to evaluate many different cables. I am in the market for new ICs and this would help me alot. Please add me to your program list for all cables available.
    Music:
    Polk SDA SRS
    Dynaco 416 (2)
    Dynaco Energy Storage System
    Van Alstine Transendence Pat 5
    Van Alstine Transendence CD
    Marantz 2270 Receiver

    Home Theater:
    Onix Rocket 750 (4)
    Onic Rocket RSC200
    Onix Rocket RSS300 (2)
    Denon 3803 Receiver
    Denon 1600 DVD player
    Infocus X1 Projector
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2004
    No problem Brian, you have been added :)
    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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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited April 2004
    Maybe I'll get all sets of cables at the same time so I can do a good side-by-side...
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited April 2004
    Mark,

    FYI. I got the Nordosts today. I also got some AQ Diamondbacks for personal consumption, so I'll be doing vice/versa by accident, I guess.

    Looking forward to the other cables that are in the holding pattern.

    Thanks again, shack, for keepin' this going!

    Wes
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2004
    SC ANALOG 2 DEMO - Current
    Phoneisbusy(Completed)
    Danger Boy(Completed)
    Terrax(Completed)
    Dcarlson(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Tour2Ma(Demo)
    PolkThug
    Polkmaniac
    Shack
    Brianomatic

    AQ DIAMONDBACK DEMO - Current
    Gidrah(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Shack(Completed)
    Tour2ma(Demo)
    PolkThug
    Polkmaniac
    Brianomatic

    NORDOST SOLAR WIND DEMO - Current
    F1Nut(Completed)
    Danger Boy(Completed)
    ATCVenom(Completed)
    Gidrah(Completed)
    Shack(Completed)
    I-SIG(Demo)
    Amulford
    Polkmaniac
    Brianomatic

    SIGNAL CABLE MAGIC POWER DEMO - Current
    Tour2ma(Demo)
    Shack
    Amulford
    Smglbrth
    Brianomatic

    TG AUDIO HSR DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma
    I-SIG
    Brianomatic

    TG AUDIO HSR POWER CABLE DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma
    Smglbrth
    I-SIG
    Brianomatic

    Please post your reviews at the following links:

    Signal Cable Analog 2 Review Thread

    Audioquest Diamondback Review Thread

    Nordost Solar Wind Review Thread

    Signal Cable Magic Power Review Thread

    UPDATE: The SC Magic Power is being manufactured, and should arrive shortly...which means Demo #4 will be launching soon.

    Tour - Tara Labs eh? Sounds neat, drop me a line, and a picture of them. Also, do you want to burn in the SCMP? Or do you want to receive it burned in?
    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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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited April 2004
    doro,
    1st... the AQ's have arrived. I'll post a side-by-side-by-side pic of the Tara's the AQ's and the SC's with an SC Balanced IC included for good measure.

    2nd... Either way on the SCMP. If you want to demo/ burn it first feel free. If not, just have it sent here.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2004
    T - It's being shipped today to your homestead. I have no time for burn-in, so please give it a nice 50 hours per Frank's recommendation. Thank you, and let me know when it arrives.
    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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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited May 2004
    doro,
    MC arrived yesterday. Fat lil' effer...

    Looks like it will just reach to sub for the Sunfire's stock cord.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited May 2004
    Hey Tour,

    You about ready to give up some interconnects??

    :)
    Never Forget
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