Cable Swap Program

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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited July 2004
    Gentlemen ( and I use that term VERY loosely),

    Just an update, I have in my possesion the Nordosts, I was able to do some prelim, but not some very critical comparisons. I will have this done before the end of the weekend (i'm getting my stepson into it, I am so psyched about that!!!:D )

    Shack,

    I have the power cords also. This is cool, cause I can see what upgrading everything does for the performance in my rig.;) Again have done a little prelim. I need to chill sunday w/ a couple of cold Coronas, kick the family to the pool, and do some serious kicking.

    This IS SUCH a cool program. Whoever hasn't got into this should.

    Anthony
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2004
    I am still looking for more interested parties in the SC Silver Resolution and MIT AVT demo. This is at cost for me, so I like to try and make sure enough people are on board before purchasing these cables.

    Let me know if you would like to join these demo's, it's free aside from shipping to the next participant. The specific details of this program can be found in the very first post of this sticky thread.

    Thanks for reading.
    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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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited July 2004
    Ya know... you could always add the S3's to the program. ;);)

    I can't believe nobody's really signing up here.
    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 2004
    D - Yea I know, it's puzzling. I guess if your afraid of positive results, it's an intimidating idea ;)

    The reviews have really been pretty objective, some positive, some negative....it's all good information either way. Perhaps they don't understand that it's not a pissing contest, it's for them to decide for themselves.
    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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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited July 2004
    Maybe it's the size of the thread?

    I know myself, if I'm not involved in a large thread I sometimes pass them by because it's just too much reading.
    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 2004
    That could be it also....it's pretty darn big. I don't know what to really do about it as it's the sticky....hmmm
    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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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited July 2004
    Maybe some separate threads anouncing new additions to the program.
    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 2004
    I will do that, I normally get that started when we launch. Good idea, lemme get off my arse :)
    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 2004
    PolkManiac,

    Check your PM's, I still need your address. Also send me $80 cash so I can wire the $18,000 to your Nigerian account.

    Regards,
    PolkThug
    Church of the Red Breast
    Never Forget
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004
    Hey Doro,

    Maybe they could do a Sub forum for this like they did for Spydie. You know, put all the Review threads, member list, etc., in it's own little cubby. This would be more valid than the PP(and I post there regularly), IMHO.

    Just a thought...

    Anthony
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004
    Smglbrth - Send me your addy, and I'll forward the power cables!!!!
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited August 2004
    The cables (AQ,Signal) are on their way to Polkmaniac. Thanks again Doro for masterminding a great project.

    Regards,
    PT
    Never Forget
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,471
    edited August 2004
    Anthony - Address PM'ed.

    WHOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
    Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2004
    Hey thanks go out to those that are participating, I appreciate your efforts as well. Keep the reviews coming, good or bad, it's all helpful to those who are into this thread.

    Anthony - I am really happy that you found positive things in your demo of the SC Magic Power. I automatically upgrade all my PC's right out of the box, no skinny audio power cords in this house :) Thanks to Tour2Ma for "burning in" the SCMP prior to shipment.

    Did you happen to try the other PC he sent along with the SCMP?

    UPDATE: The MIT is on the way. I really wanted to give the lineup a fresh feel, and get another name brand in here.

    We are currently demo running Signal Cable, Audioquest, Nordost and MIT...I think that's pretty damn good.
    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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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004
    Doro,

    Thank you, my brutha. Yes I tried the Volex. You'll find my review HERE :D

    Anthony
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2004
    Anthony - Duh, sorry I missed that section....I will have my eyes checked tomorrow :)
    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 August 2004
    doro,

    I'll try out whatever new cables you got!

    Thanks
    PT
    Never Forget
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004
    Smglbrth,

    The Power cables are on the way via UPS Ground. Tracking # is 1z3t90e10390211240.

    Let me know when you get them!!

    Anthony
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,471
    edited August 2004
    We'll do, thanks again!

    Scot (Well, thought might as well put my name down, seems more personal that way)
    Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited August 2004
    Doro,

    Put me in line to test the

    AQ DIAMONDBACK
    SIGNAL CABLE SILVER RESOLUTION
    MIT AVT3(AVT2 or AVT1)

    Thanks ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2004
    SC ANALOG 2 DEMO - Current
    Phoneisbusy(Completed)
    Danger Boy(Completed)
    Terrax(Completed)
    Dcarlson(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Tour2Ma(Completed)
    PolkThug(Completed)
    Polkmaniac(Demo)
    Shack
    Brianomatic

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

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

    SIGNAL CABLE MAGIC POWER DEMO - Current
    Tour2ma(Completed)
    Shack(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Smglbrth(Completed)
    Brianomatic(Demo)
    Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Polk Thug


    TG AUDIO HSR DEMO - HOLDING
    Tour2ma
    I-SIG
    Brianomatic
    Amulford
    Polk Thug

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

    SIGNAL CABLE SILVER RESOLUTION - HOLDING
    pjdami
    Mantis
    Amulford
    Polk Thug
    PolkWannabie

    MIT AVT1 - HOLDING(08/23/04)
    warviper
    I-SIG
    Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Amulford
    Polk Thug
    PolkWannabie
    dcarlson

    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
    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 2004
    If anyone has some small, 0.5m length, quality interconnects laying around...please drop me a line. If you would like to sell them, I would be interested in that also.

    I have an Outlaw brand, 0.5m, that if combined with a few others would make a cool demo package for someone with a short run(s). A nice 3-4 cable demo...just an idea.

    Also, if noone else signs up for the demo's that are close to ending, they will be closed for good. Just let me know of your interest, and you will be added to the roster.

    More cables are in the works, as usual, and I am entertaining the idea of a Belden cable, manufacturer showdown....Signal Cable/ Blue Jeans Cable/ Heartland....sound interesting?
    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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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004
    More cables are in the works, as usual, and I am entertaining the idea of a Belden cable, manufacturer showdown....Signal Cable/ Blue Jeans Cable/ Heartland....sound interesting?

    Very intriguing. The differences would be, I'm assuming, in the connectors, solder, and craftsmanship, No?

    That would be interesting. Maybe a comparison b/t Belden and Canare, too?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2004
    Anthony - Exactly, build quality would be the driving factor in a like comparison. I have owned BJC previously, but I gave them to my Dad for his rig a long time ago.

    Canare and Belden...maybe, that's an idea. Belden is the established entity for me, and a much more diverse company than Canare. Belden is almost an audio industry standard for DIY, Canare is typically chosen because it is cheaper, not because it's better, IMO.
    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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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004
    Do you think the differences b/t the two cables would be dramatic?

    It's an interesting thought.

    I have some BJC sub cables I bought a while back. Needed a couple of 35' runs. They WERE less expensive. They're Canare w/ Canare ends.

    I notice that BJC has went to all gold plated connectors, they were nickel with gold on the contact surfaces.
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,471
    edited August 2004
    Anthony - The cables came today, now, time to play! Hopefully I'll get things rolling on Friday.
    Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004
    Cool, I am looking forward to hearing your take. I was surprised, now I'm sorry it's gone:(
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,471
    edited August 2004
    Ditto - I have a feeling I won't want to give it up!
    Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2004
    quite a few people have demoed the cables.. please post your reviews. i love reading them. :D
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004
    Yes, if your demoing something, find the review thread and post your thoughts, PLEASE. That's one of the premises this whole thing is about, getting people to try out different cables and getting their thoughts on them.
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