Karma: Ben's Silver Cables 3x

jflail2
jflail2 Posts: 2,868
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Hi all. I've recently moved to some new speaker cables (went cheap for the time being with some bi-wired BJC Canares) and have been impressed with the results between them and the new amp. Now that I've had a couple weeks to listen, I can really hear the difference and can now agree that the silver cables were just too bright for the Rti's. I hate to get rid of them, but they just don't jive with my system.

So with that in mind, I'd like to offer up a karma for 3 of Ben's silver cables. I don't recall the lengths but the 2 speaker cables are a bit longer than the center cable. Will post exact lengths when I get back home this Sunday. They will be sent unterminated so you'll need to buy some bananas or clips if you prefer them.

Since Ben's work is somewhat special to folks here, I'd prefer this to go to a forum veteran. To enter you'll need the token 100 posts, but will also need to have been a forum member for at least 4 years, and someone who has a specific use in mind for them (I don't want this karma to end up in a spare cable drawer for the next 10 years.)

Pick a number between 1-200 and I'll have a drawing next Thursday, 5/23, to determine the winner. Shipping is on me as well, so this a no cost giveaway.

Have a great weekend everyone!
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Not in but awesome Karma! My system with silver cables would make it too bright for my preference.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,652
    In with 69
    If you could post the lengths that would be great.
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  • aiconn
    aiconn Posts: 277
    Great karma! In with 124.
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    Wont be home till Sunday but if I recall correctly the fronts were 8 foot and the center was 6.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    In with 24. I’d put em in my loft replacing the Furez 10/2 currently there.
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,597
    Great Karma. 44 in.
    Love yours. D
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    Great Karma! In with 123

    Putting them in my bedroom if I get them... Polk Lsi Series speakers.

    Thanks!

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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    Nice karma, not in, but thanks for the good karma.
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    Nice karma! In with 187
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,903
    in with 63
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    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,958
    Cool karma, not in.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,216
    Nice Karma. Would love to be "in", but I don't currently have a use for them.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,652
    I wonder how well these would work for a dreadnought cable? Back in the day did anyone try silver for that application??
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    In with 177
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,336
    Not in, but nice karma.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    Not in but great karma. I still have some of his silver RCA with the death grip.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    In with 42. These would go nice with the Kenwood KA-701 amp and Tandberg TL 5010 speakers in my vintage rig. Nice!
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Great Karma! Well wishes and good luck to all! This newbie is not qualified! (1.5 years) :smile:
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,646
    Nice karma in with 100.
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    Lets open the doors a bit. Anyone who has been a member at least a year is welcome to enter.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,121
    Nice gesture Flail!
    I’ll try these . . . In with 147
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,103
    Nice karma! I'll throw my hat in to replace the Belden cables on my front soundstage in the HT.

    Let's go with 111.
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  • tonyp063
    tonyp063 Posts: 1,091
    Nice karma. I'd like to see what they do to the new-to-me Dynaco
    in with 81
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    One last bump. Drawing is tomorrow. Anyone with at least a year here is welcome to enter.
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    This is great karma - I'm wanting to try some silver with the Electra's and my newly modded Eastern Electric tube pre and cdp - I'm in.
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    Excellent! Pick a # Buhl.
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  • dalylaleahthor
    dalylaleahthor Posts: 322
    In with 161.
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    Bedroom consist of NHT model 2 powered by Parasound hca1200ii coming from my computer.

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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    D'oh! In with 99
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    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

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    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
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    Happy Thursday everyone!

    Using Excel's random # generator, we have a winning # of 140, which means GlennDogg takes the prize.

    Glenn, please PM me your mailing address. These will go out either tomorrow or Monday. Enjoy them!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,652
    Congrats @GlennDog
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