would you buy this?

marvda1
marvda1 Posts: 4,901
edited March 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
hello fellows, i'm doing a review on this (Troy's Thunder v8.5) power cord and wondered what are some of your thoughts after reading his ad.
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?powrcond&1209017527
it actually sounds pretty good.
thanks,
marvin
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited March 2008
    I think the ad reads like a bad chinese translation.

    Looks like the same kind of filtering a lot of power conditioners offer. Seems redundant, if one already has a good power conditioner.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited March 2008
    I don't even have to read the add to know I wouldn't buy it. No way in hell I would send $175 to someone w/0 feedback who wasn't in the US and can't be bothered to snap a picture, not to mention the poor english in the ad and title.
    The Basement HT
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited March 2008
    i know, i wouldn't send him $175 but he sends it to you at no charge and only if you like it pay for it, otherwise send it back and all you are out of is shipping.
    the bad thing about it is he says plug directly into the wall, i have three alan mayer power enhancers on my equipment that i like a lot and he said unplug them. that's why i would not keep it, but it does sound pretty good. now the looks are a different animal, the cord looks diy but i guess it's the sound that matters.
    marvin
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited March 2008
    hell. no.
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  • AudioFilet
    AudioFilet Posts: 235
    edited March 2008
    Run away!
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited March 2008
    I'm surprised it is still listed. Sorry, it does not sound good at all.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited March 2008
    maybe i used the wrong title, what about "would you consider this free offer?"
    remember he sends it to you no charge, he takes all the risks. i communicated with him that i thought the cosmetics need improvement.
    i'm getting nothing out of this except good review material.
    someone said it only doing what a good conditioner does but how much does that conditioner cost? that's why i love the maher power enhancers, you can start inexpensive and take it it to whatever level you want ( one guy has over 25 power enhancers in his home!)
    thanks,
    marvin
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2008
    I wouldn't give the poster of that sketchy ad any of my personal info. If it's too good to be true......
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    Nope.
    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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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,851
    edited March 2008
    marvda1 wrote: »
    maybe i used the wrong title, what about "would you consider this free offer?"
    remember he sends it to you no charge, he takes all the risks. i communicated with him that i thought the cosmetics need improvement.
    i'm getting nothing out of this except good review material.
    someone said it only doing what a good conditioner does but how much does that conditioner cost? that's why i love the maher power enhancers, you can start inexpensive and take it it to whatever level you want ( one guy has over 25 power enhancers in his home!)
    thanks,
    marvin

    Are you considering it?? usually if its too good to be true...;)....
    is the shipping paid up front? was there a amount for shipping...
    maybe if it wasnt out of the US...but I think a pass is in order here...
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited March 2008
    what's your big turnoff to the ad? price, the broken english, comparisons to other more expensive items, bad pictures, other?
    again he foots the bill, allthough for my review sample i had him agree to pay for the return postage:)
    all kidding aside it does sound good, on a level of other cords that i have on hand, but he would have to adjust his price down accordingly.
    marvin
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited March 2008
    Dunno if I've posted this, but this thread reminded me:
    http://www.10audio.com/diy_power_conditioner.htm

    Some fun for the DIY crowd, along the same lines.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited March 2008
    notosuv, i have one now and am doing a review on it for one of the e-mags, it didn't cost me a dime.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited March 2008
    here's some pics that i finally resized. just a pic of the filter, have to do some more work on resizing the others.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited March 2008
    chinese knockoff all the way... No way I would buy.
    HT
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,851
    edited March 2008
    marvda1 wrote: »
    here's some pics that i finally resized. just a pic of the filter, have to do some more work on resizing the others.


    does it come with the cool looking Asian elephant too ;)

    what did the shipping run?
    please post your opinions of the item..........thanks
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited March 2008
    he quotes $30 air i believe from Thailand. no the elephant does not come with it, i got it locally. you'll have to wait for the review to be published:D
    but i can tell you it does sound good in my system, i took it to a guy's house that has a bunch of vintage equipment and cheap cabling and the troy on his power amp sounded terrible.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited March 2008
    beat ya to it!!!
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited March 2008
    i got the same reply, don't know if my review will change a lot of minds.
    i think he wants me to put it up for sale after i finish the review, instead of him paying for the return shipping. so if anyone wants to try it let me know, all i ask is you pay $6 for me to ship it to you, from then on you deal with jetsada.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • sdipiet
    sdipiet Posts: 1
    edited March 2008
    Just wanted to let you know I have the power cord and after some break in time I found it to be quite good - better than most power cords up to about $400. Very clean, low noise level and good extension. I also have an Alan Maher power enhancer and I used it too. Jetsada said not to plug the p.cord into another power conditioner but the Maher enhancer plugs into the outlet (nothing gets plugged into it as in a typical power conditioner). I also have some Quiet Lines plugged into other outlets in the house. I would recommend you give it a try and see how it works for you - I kept mine and got a second one.
    thx
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2008
    I wouldn't touch that with a 1.5m power cord, or is that pole...
    Jake
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