Cobalt Cable, out of business???

Strong Bad
Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
edited October 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Does anyone know if Cobalt Cable is still in business? I've been trying to call them for several days and keep getting a fast busy signal. I tried placing an order online several times and it keeps coming up with a website maintenance message.

The website is still up, just can't get anywhere online or on the phone.

John
No excuses!
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  • JoeLR
    JoeLR Posts: 19
    edited October 2008
    Funny...I tried calling them too, yesterday, I think, and same story...
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2008
    Here is the message I just got:

    Sorry, Cobalt Cable Online Store is closed for major maintenance/repair. We will re-open as soon as possible. Thanks!
    Jake
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  • debussyj
    debussyj Posts: 198
    edited October 2008
    I went through the same thing too. Even looked up their warehouse and tried to call. The message said that the number has been disconnected. I researched it more and I firmly believe that the company went out of business. So I gave up and went with Signal cables. I'm very happy with the choice. Good luck.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2008
    I would definitely be hard to reopen if your phone has been disconnected; not a good sign.
    Jake
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited October 2008
    I tried calling their "for overseas customers" number and it said it's disconnected. I guess Cobalt Cable is out of business (unless someone has the inside scoop).

    I'm calling Signal Cable!

    John
    No excuses!
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2008
    Too bad, they had some of the best CL3 inwall cable on the market..........
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2008
    Was the Monster after them too?:mad:
    Carl

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2008
    The posts about Cobalt began in the AV Forum back in May. Man, were outta the loop here. SDA fans and Club Polk are a small gene pool. :D

    Carl
    Carl

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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2008
    Why go anywhere else Carl, no other audio forum conjures up so much drama and discontent as CP.;)
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2008
    If you cut off one head, ten grow back....who cares. Cya Cobalt Cable :)
    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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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited October 2008
    I wound up putting my big order in with Signal.

    Frank at Signal was very helpful. I mentioned being a member of the Polk Forum and he gave a 5% discount. Then we got to talking and I said I know Doro. He freaks out, takes back the 5% discount and adds an additional "You know that asshat Doro" fee. I said..."but you didn't let me finish. I said I know him, but the knucklehead needs to be hung by the balls with some Signal Cable!"

    I got my 5% discount reinstated! :D

    Seriously, Frank was VERY helpful!
    No excuses!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2008
    Frank rules but I wish he would stop calling my wife.
    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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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2008
    Dennis Gardner wrote: »
    Why go anywhere else Carl, no other audio forum conjures up so much drama and discontent as CP.;)

    LOL! I agree Dennis! Although it's been kinda quiet lately.
    Carl

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited October 2008
    Yeah, damn nice too, isn't it!?!
    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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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2008
    I hope Cobalt Cable isn't gone... I'll go down there and find out the scoop this week if I get the time.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2008
    I am pretty sure that kryptonite comes from colbalt kinda like diamonds come from coal.

    great audio properties that cobalt stuff.

    RT1
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  • debussyj
    debussyj Posts: 198
    edited October 2008
    Glad the Signal worked out for you, Strong! Yeah, Frank is a nice guy! DJ
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited October 2008
    debussyj wrote: »
    Glad the Signal worked out for you, Strong! Yeah, Frank is a nice guy! DJ

    Yes he is, and knowledgeable at that. He could easily try to sell you all the most expensive cables, but he didn't do that. He sold me what would get the best out of my two systems.
    No excuses!
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