Signal Cables Arriveadid!

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,641
edited March 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
Heck Yeah!

8 ft classic single run...

XLR prem vr II

Analog II
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    XLR
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    Speaker wire
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,546
    edited March 2005
    Arriveadid ????????? Stay in school.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    Watch the movie "The Pest"

    Nice try :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2005
    NICE. I was really impressed with my Signal Cable AES/EBU digital cable. Very nice workmanship/quality.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    Yea, I really like the build on these...and I *really* like the metal sleave...

    But I dont get why the Analog II is blue...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited March 2005
    Maybe so that when you look behind your equipment, you can pick certain cables out easily. Not sure...
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2005
    My AES/EBU is dark blue.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,546
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Watch the movie "The Pest"


    I don't have to watch the movie, you're here every day.:D
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    So that would make you the

    "Great White Hunter"- Your bald, german, and more importantly...your nickname is Gustav!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,546
    edited March 2005
    Hmmm......poor come back.:rolleyes:
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    Umm nope...

    Its just a character in the movie...

    That bad part of it is...you hunt me... *ouch*...

    I'm gonna go listen to my newly transformed system
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2005
    My AES/EBU digital (awaiting it's Benchmark DAC1):
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    Now thats nifty looking right there...

    Awesome!

    I am really enjoying my Signals so far...even my sister heard a difference, particularly in the bass...

    I could only grin...:p
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2005
    I was really impressed...I'll be even more impressed when my DAC gets here and I can actually listen to the damn thing...LOL
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2005
    Sweet. I like the jackets on them. Very sexy cables.

    Maurice
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2005
    lookin' good, guys! Frank's cable is getting more and more popular around here....I haven't try his silver resolution yet, any feedback on those?
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    I'm so pissed...

    I was adding the Signal Vs. Ethereal to my website and I deleted my Nordost review on accident *kicks self*

    EFFFFFFFFF

    That pisses me off, I'm gonna start saving all my reviews to my harddrive...

    eff eff eff eff eff
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Brent McCall
    Brent McCall Posts: 63
    edited March 2005
    Vr3MxStyler2k3

    What is your web site address.
    Thank You
    Brent McCall
    Ethereal Home Theater
    (386) 846-7264 Cell
    (866) 839-9187 #203

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  • Brent McCall
    Brent McCall Posts: 63
    edited March 2005
    Never Mind.
    Stupid Me!
    I just saw it.

    Thank You
    Brent McCall
    Ethereal Home Theater
    (386) 846-7264 Cell
    (866) 839-9187 #203

    My Gear
    Living Room
    Parasound Halo C1 (processor)
    Parasound Halo A51 (amp)
    Pioneer 568A (DVD)
    Panamax 5300
    XBOX
    CATV HD PVR (Bright House)
    B/G Z7 (fronts)
    B/G Z5 (center)
    B/G ZSub (Subwoofer)
    Celestion C1 (rear)
    Crestron ST1700C
    Crestron CP2
    Infocus X1 (I'm cheap)

    Sun Room
    Pioneer PDP5040
    Pioneer DV59 (HDMI)
    CATV HD PVR (Bright House)
    HDMI Rocks!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    Glad ya found it...

    I will have some sound quality thoughts up after 50 hours of break in time on the signals, are the ethereals broke in??

    Also...

    How many strands of wire are in these XLR?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,546
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    That pisses me off, I'm gonna start saving all my reviews to my harddrive...


    Why not post them here, like you are suppose to do.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    I *do*...

    I post a *link* to the review...

    My reviews are long, and would take up several posts...

    Last thing I want to do is add to my post count :rolleyes:

    If you have a problem going to an external website to see a review, thats your problem...not mine...

    I'll provide a link to the Ethereal review when I'm done, until then - yall can go to my site and read what I got...

    Thats what I've been doing..

    You sure are getting grumpy with your old age...;) :p
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,546
    edited March 2005
    I read the review on your site, it wasn't that long. You're not that special, do it the way it was set up to be done or don't do it at all. That gumpy enough for you? :D
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    The Ethereal review isnt even done, I have FIVE more sections to do that will be equally as long as the sections up there now...

    The Power Cable review wasnt long...

    And I will not post them here, I might post the first section, then put a link but thats bout it man...

    I started up a website because of yall and I'm using it...dun dun dun

    (Yall booted me out of the showcase (understandable))
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Brent McCall
    Brent McCall Posts: 63
    edited March 2005
    Vr3MxStyler2k3

    I am out in the field this week.
    But, I will see if the office will send me the tech. drawing.
    They have a lot of data that while not relavent to the average consumer, you might find of value.

    You brought up some points that were major battles for us during the design process.

    1. Cable diameter and tensil stiffness was an issue for the same reasons that you mentioned.
    The marketing people felt that a thicker/stiffer cable would show a higher perceived value, I wanted thinner more flexable cable that would be easier to route. (I am still an installer).

    2. Painted barrel was to match our RCA terminals (and the Parasound Halo gear). I thought/think that it looks good.

    3. Cotton has two purposes.
    A. It makes it easier to pull thru a bundle.
    B. Looks good (everybody else was/is using tech flex).

    BTW: Those cables have had no burn in, They are straight form the warehouse.

    Did you also get the speaker cables to test?

    Thank You for taking the time to do a thurough test and post your findings.
    Brent McCall
    Ethereal Home Theater
    (386) 846-7264 Cell
    (866) 839-9187 #203

    My Gear
    Living Room
    Parasound Halo C1 (processor)
    Parasound Halo A51 (amp)
    Pioneer 568A (DVD)
    Panamax 5300
    XBOX
    CATV HD PVR (Bright House)
    B/G Z7 (fronts)
    B/G Z5 (center)
    B/G ZSub (Subwoofer)
    Celestion C1 (rear)
    Crestron ST1700C
    Crestron CP2
    Infocus X1 (I'm cheap)

    Sun Room
    Pioneer PDP5040
    Pioneer DV59 (HDMI)
    CATV HD PVR (Bright House)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited March 2005
    Nope, I didn't get the speaker cable - I was more so interested in the XLR, because I've never used any before...

    Thanks for your thorough reply - and I agree with the easier to route thing, definetely is easier than the Signals, but i only have to two shelves of gear...hehe

    If I had multiple shelves of gear, the Ethereals would be a godsend...hehe

    How long do the ethereals need to be burned it? After the signals get burned in, I will burn them in...

    I don't quite believe in burn in of cables - but, I would rather have both burned in and give them a fair comparison...

    Oh yeah - thanks for any type of info your willing to give - I would definetely find that interesting...

    And thanks again for supplying the cables to the program!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2005
    Sid,

    you're gonna like the Signal Cables and your DAC. DAC's are great. You will notice some good improvement with the DAC. What kind of CD player will the DAC be hooked up to?
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2005
    Sid doesn't have an external DAC.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited March 2005
    That fancy jacket on steveinaz's cable looks like the same design on my knuconceptz cable.

    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26160&highlight=knukonceptz
    Never Forget
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