AQ Black Mamba (King Cobra EQ) on SALE

scottyf
scottyf Posts: 129
edited August 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
Got an email from Audio Advisor for the Black Mamba interconnect (which is the pro-install version of the King Cobra interconnect) on sale right now at Audio Advisor. Same copper, different jacket from what I can tell -- Audioquest doesn't have listed anywhere on it's site.

Since the King Cobra is going for $175 per meter, this looks like a rockin' deal!

http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=AQICA31&loc=6
Use coupon code AQ3315 at checkout for the 15% discount.

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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2006
    Black Mamba is not the same as the King Cobra. Totally different design.
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  • scottyf
    scottyf Posts: 129
    edited March 2006
    Then nm.:rolleyes:

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2006
    Still not a bad price for a decent IC plus a 15% discount.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2006
    It IS the same copper, and it's a killer price, almost the cost of the termination alone. If the sale is still on when I get the next batch of gear sold, I may cable a rig with it to check it out.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited March 2006
    The IC's aren't welded like the Cobras and Diamondbacks.

    Wes
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2006
    I'll pass. They aren't battery operated.:p
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2006
    eff it, I orderred a pair. seems interesting and worth a shot. worse case scenario, it replaces what little monster cableing I have left in the theater rig.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2006
    Just FYI per Audioquest...

    The cables contain the same copper, PSC+ & PSC, ala the AQ King Cobra and Diamondback, but are in-wall rated and hand terminated at Audio Advisor. The connectors alone are MSRP at $40...although I'm sure AA bought more than a pair or two.

    They don't have the braided jacket due to the in-wall rating.

    I grabbed a couple pairs for my goody box.
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  • scottyf
    scottyf Posts: 129
    edited March 2006
    Actually, the copper used in the Mamba is the PSC+. It is the same as the King Cobra, not the Diamondback which only has PSC.

    For what it's worth....

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2006
    Actually, I should have added PSC in the original statement for those that have become confused....the Blue Racer is the PSC and the Mamba is the PSC+. It was a general statement, now corrected, so there should be no confusion any longer.

    Here is the sale in it's entirety....

    Black Mamba IC

    Blue Racer IC

    Scarlet Viper IC

    Bedrock Speaker Cable

    Bedrock Bi-Wire Speaker Cable

    Mini-3 iPod IC

    Mini-5 iPod IC

    Black Thunder Subwoofer IC

    Bedrock - Silver Spades - Speaker Cable
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2006
    Just want to make sure folks understand that the "same copper" doesn't mean that the Black Mamba and King Cobra are the same wire, as the name of this thread implies. The King Cobra is "triple balanced" (has three wires) whereas the Black Mamba has a single 20 ga. wire surrounded by eight 28 ga. wires.

    Doro -- let us know how the Mambas stack up against your Signal Cable interconnects.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2006
    It was stated to me that it's the same amount of copper in these IC's....take that for what it's worth.
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  • scottnbnj
    scottnbnj Posts: 709
    edited March 2006
    ha ha. found a wire debate you're interested in.

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2006
    Early - These are just getting thrown in a box as I don't play the cable game anymore.

    Scott - Almost...
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited August 2007
    BTT - FWIW I've cabled my 2ch system with the black mambas and I'm very happy. When I get the chance I'll try do compare with my heros...

    This "sale" (looks like AA just got a bunch of spools on the cheap and they're terminating them as needed) is still going on.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2007
    you guys over loaded their server. The links don't work!
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited August 2007
    That link is over a year old:D
    JT
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited August 2007
    A simple search on the audioadvisor.com site will get you there.

    I think I stand corrected on the sale though. Cupon code doesn't work. Still a good deal in some nice cables.
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited August 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    Just want to make sure folks understand that the "same copper" doesn't mean that the Black Mamba and King Cobra are the same wire, as the name of this thread implies. The King Cobra is "triple balanced" (has three wires) whereas the Black Mamba has a single 20 ga. wire surrounded by eight 28 ga. wires.

    Doro -- let us know how the Mambas stack up against your Signal Cable interconnects.

    Do all 3 wires carry the signal? This is where aq's philosophy gets fuzzy. I can see where a single strand solid core conductor could cause less distortion than a stranded conductor. But if you send a signal down 3 conductors and expect little or no distortion where the conductors meet then to me they are contradicting themselves. Why? Because there's a chance that not all 3 conductors are the same length and thus the 3 signals reach the end at different times causing distortion. Copper is flexible enough to stretch over time.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited August 2007
    Hmmm... Been looking for some nice 3 meter long cables for my amps which sit away from everything else. I wonder if these would do me. :)
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited August 2007
    FYI, on the ML forum, there is a guy selling these at some pretty good prices.
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