Cable Swap Program

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by PolkThug
    Hey Trey,

    Just got your duct tape masterpiece! :D

    Thought u'd like that! :D

    Did you find the CD???
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Thought u'd like that! :D

    Did you find the CD???

    Yeah, it was safe in its plastic/bubble/tape cocoon.

    Only problem I got now is that I hardly have anything that uses detachable power cords. However, I think I will do some computer benchmark testing.

    I wonder how long I should let the power cord 'burn-in' on my computer before running benchmarks? lol
    Never Forget
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2004
    Yeah, that was my issue...

    I could only use it on my subwoofer and amplifier...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited November 2004
    Hey guys, sorry for holding up this deal. I've been out of commision for a bit but am back 100% now.

    I've got 3 cables that I'll be passing along. If it's alright, I'd like to keep them for another week so I can demo them (never got to before because I had that accident before they arrived). I'll be able to do this next weekend then pass them along to to the next party.

    Thanks
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2004
    PM - I am sure the guys don't mind. Demo, have fun, and try to get back here more often. Glad to have you back.
    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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  • Brianomatic
    Brianomatic Posts: 58
    edited November 2004
    Maniac

    Glad to hear your all better. No problem with the cables.

    Doro/Shack

    Question:

    I noticed PM has three cables with two coming to me and one to Shack. What do you guys say if PM keeps all three together when sending them to me so I can review all three at once and then send them on to Shack and Wannabie. PM has no problem with this.

    Brian
    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 November 2004
    Go ahead and do that, I'm sure Shack is cool with it....that does make sense.
    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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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited November 2004
    I would like to apologize to anybody awaiting a review of Zero's Venom Cables. Personal matters above and beyond that of audio have taken a front seat in my life. To the best of my understanding Amulford is the only other member interested at this time. If the members would like me to send them on unheard I will do so Monday morning. If you (especially Zero) are willing to wait, I assure you that I will give them a proper demo and review in the most timely matter possible.

    BTW - I am also sitting on a couple Gs worth of gear that I am supposed to review for an individual and I haven't done that yet either.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2004
    Take your time, Gidrah. Get in a good demo and post your thoughts. I have a set from Dave Shepard that I haven't had time to check out myself. I have some time now, hopefully I'll get 'er done...
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2004
    PM - Were you able to get the cables out?

    We need to get this program moving again 100%. Let's ramp up and get it on.

    Whomever is a new demo, please post and let me know so that I may update the 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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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited November 2004
    I'm in the middle of a move but will get the demo done ASAP when get the rig in place.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited November 2004
    Is thier a general rule how long to keep for the demo to notice a difference? i'm still waiting for the SC power cord.. can't wait to try it,
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • Brianomatic
    Brianomatic Posts: 58
    edited November 2004
    Doro

    Update status for you:

    RE: SIGNAL CABLE MAGIC POWER DEMO - Current
    Brianomatic(Completed)

    Sent to Vr3MxStyler2k3 on 10/6/04

    Vr3MxStyler2k3 received cables 10/9/04

    Brianomatic
    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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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited November 2004
    The two power cords are on their way to Faster!

    Regards,
    PolkThug
    Never Forget
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited November 2004
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    PM - Were you able to get the cables out?

    We need to get this program moving again 100%. Let's ramp up and get it on.

    Whomever is a new demo, please post and let me know so that I may update the roster.
    Doro - These are going out today or tomorrow, pending an address from Brianomatic

    Brianomatic - Can you PM me your address and I'll get these out...thanks
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2004
    SIGNAL CABLE ANALOG 2 DEMO - Current
    Phoneisbusy(Completed)
    Danger Boy(Completed)
    Terrax(Completed)
    Dcarlson(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Tour2Ma(Completed)
    PolkThug(Completed)
    Polkmaniac(Completed)
    Brianomatic(Demo)
    Shack

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

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

    SIGNAL CABLE MAGIC POWER DEMO - Current
    Tour2ma(Completed)
    Shack(Completed)
    Amulford(Completed)
    Smglbrth(Completed)
    Brianomatic(Completed)
    Vr3MxStyler2k3(Completed)
    PolkThug(Completed)
    Faster100(Demo)
    Danger Boy

    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 DEMO - HOLDING
    pjdami
    Mantis
    Amulford
    Polk Thug
    PolkWannabie
    Vr3MxStyler2k3

    MIT AVT1 DEMO - HOLDING
    warviper
    I-SIG
    Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Amulford
    Polk Thug
    PolkWannabie
    dcarlson

    ATC "VENOM" DEMO - Current
    Gidrah(Demo)
    Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Amulford

    AUDIOQUEST COPPERHEAD DEMO - Current
    BlueMDPicker(Demo)
    Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Amulford

    Please post your reviews at the following links:

    Signal Cable Analog 2 Review

    AQ Diamondback Review

    Nordost Solar Wind Review

    Signal Cable Magic Power Review

    MIT AVT1 Review

    AQ Copperhead Review

    "VENOM" Review
    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 December 2004
    Thanks guys for the information.

    Warviper - Where are you hiding? Do you want to demo these MIT's, as you're first in line.

    Polkmaniac - Thanks for shipping to Brianomatic. Were you able to get some demo time? If so, will you be able to post your thoughts in the appropriate threads?

    PolkThug - Thanks Mr. Two SVS's.

    Faster100 - I know we are at odds, but you are still a welcome addition to the demo program. Just because we don't agree doesn't mean I won't honor your demo requests. Have fun.

    Gidrah - No problem.

    BlueMDpicker - Since you upgraded recently, do you want to drop the Copperheads in as discussed previously?

    I'll be dropping in a pair of Kimber speaker cable early next year. I havn't decided on which series, but possibly the 8TC.

    If you guys have any requests or donations, let me know directly or here in the 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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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited December 2004
    No problem, I have the cables now (SC power cord) and am needing assistance in what to listen for or how to do a valid comparison and so i can make a fair assumption of the 2 cables, stock and upgraded and write my review shortly...
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2004
    Mark,

    I have one more IC in the upgrade yet to arrive - ETA tomorrow 12/7. Once it's in place, the AQ Copperheads will be ready for the program.

    It's my intention to compare/review them against:

    25+ year old Monster gold ends
    AQ Diamondback
    PS Audio xStream Statement

    Since I have components (versus integrated), and only one pair of each flavor IC's (except the PSA's) I assume the place to compare/review is between the source and preamp. I need some advice on what to use in the pre to power amp slot to avoid any "coloration", if you will, of the IC being demoed. My first thought is to leave the Monster's in slot 2 throughout. What do you suggest?

    Mike
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2004
    Faster - Check out some selections that are bass and midrange heavy. I found the most improvement in the bass region on my demo's ages ago. That's typically the first response when people get new PC's.

    Blue - Oki Doki.
    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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  • Brianomatic
    Brianomatic Posts: 58
    edited December 2004
    Polkmaniac

    Have you received my PM and address?
    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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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited December 2004
    I should be finished with the Venom cables shortly. I am sorry for any delay.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • Tilepro04
    Tilepro04 Posts: 4
    edited December 2004
    Im in Johnvin01@yahoo.com

    N.C USA
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited December 2004
    who needs these power cables next, I'm done and will do a review the best i can shortly. gotta get these to the next person to try and enjoy... I'm going to be busy the next 2 weeks as today is my daughters last day of school till after the new year! But i can ship them any time during that time.. or anytime for that matter, just no more demo time for me for now/../ :)

    Thanks for the opportunity to try these cables,
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2004
    Tilepro - You have to let me know what demo(s) you would like to participate in. Email your personal information, dorokusai@comcast.net so that we may get you started.

    F100 - The next up is Danger Boy....DB drop him a line please.

    TGAudio - I can't recall who offered the TGAudio PC's. If you are reading, please drop me a line and let me know if you still want to drop them in for a limited engagement. I think it was one of our friendly Canadians.

    EZC - Do you have any store demo's of anything that you can donate for the cause? Drop me a line please, when you get a chance.

    To everyone, the demo program is at the end or beginnning to get close for a couple cables..........sign up if you havn't done so already and try a couple of them out.

    Once they are completed in their current roster I will shut them down, and ask for the cables to be returned to me. Don't forget to post your review gang.

    I've been real busy, so that has delayed the launch of two of them, the SC SR, and the MIT. Just hold tight they are coming, burned in and ready to roll.

    Two or three speaker cables will be launched next year, Audioquest, Kimber Kable and/or PS Audio.

    I am entertaining the thought of bringing a geek "tweak" in in the form of ...

    Mapleshade - Heavyhat Vibration Control

    I know I have ragged on their product descriptions, but do believe in the idea. I prefer BSA products, but these would be simpler, easy to move around during your demo's and easy to ship.

    Steveinaz has firsthand experience with this product, perhaps he can post his comments.

    Let me know your thoughts on throwing these into the mix.

    Thanks for your 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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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited December 2004
    Mark,

    If it's not to late like to check any or all the below. I know it's a little late to jump on this bandwagon, but what the heck ;)



    A.) SC ANALOG 2 DEMO - Current

    B.) AUDIOQUEST DIAMONDBACK DEMO - Current

    C.) SIGNAL CABLE MAGIC POWER DEMO - Current

    BTW, how is that merge going to effect you? PM me if needed love to talk to you about it.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2004
    Dj - I will add you to the demo's.

    As far as the Sprint/Nextel merger goes....they should be worried, not me....noone in this market has even broken a sweat.
    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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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited December 2004
    Thanks Mark,


    Well with Sprint & Nextel merging making it 3rd I think. With Cingular & ATT wireless making this the largest. I worry a little about the cost savings they would like to do...

    BTW is it true that Sprint has for sale the Local stuff?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2004
    SPCS has been number crunching us to death for the last 3 years, we're used to it....it was all for a future merger anyhow. They may be makingthe budget tight, but we rarely lose people, and that's because they leave. Sprint likes to weed out the weak.

    When you make your company lean and mean, it becomes very attractive.

    They are creating a seperate Sprint Nextel entity for local telecom, it's not a fire sale.
    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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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    They are creating a seperate Sprint Nextel entity for local telecom, it's not a fire sale.

    Thanks for clearing that up ;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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