Audio Quest Mamba Winner

Mike Reeter
Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
edited February 2009 in The Clubhouse
Made the list,and drew the winner.

Congrats to ESAVINON
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2009
    Congrats Ed.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2009
    Well $hit,I just went to send a p.m. to the winner,and in his post he says:NOT IN

    What I get for not reading every word.

    I will pull out another name,and repost.

    My Bad
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2009
    O.K. 2nd runner up,but the winner is: comfortablycurt

    Congrats and Sorry for the screw-up.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2009
    congratulations, to the winner,, cc:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2009
    congrats to whoever won
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited February 2009
    Congrats
    Life without music would♭
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited February 2009
    congrats to comfortablycurt!!
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    Woohoo!! Thanks a lot Mike! Some excellent Karma here.

    I can't wait to see how much better these are compared to my M-word cables.

    Thanks again Mike,
    Curt
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited February 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Woohoo!! Thanks a lot Mike! Some excellent Karma here.

    I can't wait to see how much better these are compared to my M-word cables.

    Thanks again Mike,
    Curt


    Nice - but remember, you do owe us all a full report! :D

    I was hoping I might score on these - oh well - I think I'll pull the trigger on my own set of AQ ICs.

    Congrats,
    Erik

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    Of course. I'll report back with a full review once they arrive, and I get some listening time in. I'm anticipating some big improvements though.;)
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2009
    Congrats Bro. I a sure you will enjoy.
    Ben
    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.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited February 2009
    Congrats Curt -- This was a great karma, and I'm sure your system will benefit. Do let us know what you think after you've had a chance to compare.
    2 Ch.
    Parasound Halo A23 Amp
    Parasound Halo P3 Preamp
    Parasound Halo T3 Tuner
    Bada HD22SE tube CD Player
    Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 antenna
    polkaudio Lsi9s (upgraded cross-overs)
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Bi-wire Interface Speaker Cables
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Interconnects (3)
    IegO L70530 Power cords (3)

    HT
    Denon 2808ci AVR
    polkaudio RTi A5s (fronts)
    polkaudio RTi A1s (rears)
    polkaudio Csi A6 (center)
    Signal Cable Ultra Speaker Cables
    Signal Cable Analog II Interconnects
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited February 2009
    Congrats ESAVINON
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,200
    edited February 2009
    Congrates, also very cool of you to do this.
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited February 2009
    Another stand-up and impressive karma, congrats CC.
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2009
    COOL grab. Great karma Mike Reeter , Thanks

    dude
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited February 2009
    Hey wait a minute, My nads are still cold! Where's my velvet bag :D:D:D?
    Congrats curt!
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    ESAVINON wrote: »
    Hey wait a minute, My nads are still cold! Where's my velvet bag :D:D:D?
    Congrats curt!

    Alright alright...lol...Send the velvet bag to Ed.:p He's obviously in dire need of it with the cold nads and all...:p
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    The cables just arrived about 20 minutes ago! They look great...I haven't tested them out yet though, I'm waiting for them to warm up a bit before I do. I'm anticipating big improvements though. I'll report back with the results after I get some listening time in.

    I can say now though, that the velvet ball warmer is working very well.;) It definitely helps to take the chill out.

    Thanks again Mike! It's much appreciated.:D:D
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited February 2009
    now, why the heck was my name not on the list??? :p

    Congrats to Curt!! :D
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    now, why the heck was my name not on the list??? :p

    Congrats to Curt!! :D

    Apparently because you didn't enter your name on the list...lol
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited February 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Apparently because you didn't enter your name on the list...lol

    I AM SO OFFENDED!!!! :mad::mad::mad:
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    Alright...so I managed to get a good amount of listening time in on the AQ Black Mamba today.

    I have to say, that I'm very impressed with it. This is my first experience with high end cables outside of Monster Cables. I was using a Monster THX IC before I got this, and needless to say, the AQ blows the Monster out of the water...there's not even a comparison to be made between the two...lol

    My first impression of the cable was that the bass seemed somewhat quieter compared to the Monster. Upon further listening though my ears got a bit more used to it. The AQ really brought the bass to life though. It was quieter a little bit, but much cleaner overall. Especially in the upper-bass/lower-mid regions the bass was way tigher more focused, and really punchy. The real low stuff really came through a lot cleaner...it wasn't as loud, but it really provided some tight "slam-in-the-chest" kinda bass.

    It also really brought the highs to life. I never realized how flat and lifeless my highs were before now. This AQ really brought them forward a lot more. Really high notes are coming through much crisper and more accurately than they were before...and it seems to have tamed down the bright highs that tend to be the nature of Onkyo's.

    The mid-range warmed up considerably. The guitars in Tool's Aenima sounded as they never have before on my system...it really brought out that "crunchy" tone that they have. All of Danny Carey's tom rolls on the album were really brought to life...each beat of the drum coming through crystal clear, and was clearly separated from the last...the mid's on the Monster always seemed kind of muddy sounding, and nowhere near as accurate as they are now.

    The overall soundstage seems to have gotten much wider as well. I'm getting much more of a "enveloped" type of feeling. The soundstage almost seems to wrap around me now...it makes stereo effects blend much better, making the transition from speaker to speaker almost seamless.

    I'm very happy with this upgrade, as my entire system seems to have benefited from it. I'll definitely be looking into more high end cables in the near future. I think it's about time to get the other two Monster cables out of my system. I'll probably also be getting some AQ Type 4 to connect my Monitor 7's here in the near future.

    I'll be re-karma'ing this AQ Black Mamba IC once it get's upgraded. It may be a little while though. So for those of you who didn't get it this time around, there will be another shot at it eventually.;)

    Thanks again Mike for the Karma. It was an excellent gesture, and an excellent upgrade to my system. Thanks for getting me one step closer to my goal of audio nirvana.;):D
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2009
    Your done, now send them to me.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Your done, now send them to me.

    That's the best idea I've ever heard. I can't think of a better way to put them to use.:p

    Who knows...maybe when they go back up for another Karma in the future you'll end up with them.;)
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2009
    Glad you're enjoying the A/Q's...Looks to me like you are starting to slide down that slippery slope of "upgraditis" :D
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    lol...I've been sliding down that hill ever since I got my Onkyo 6 months ago. I keep finding things in my system that just aren't quite cutting it.

    A Cambridge DVD/SACD player, a pair of RTi8's and RTi6's, and an Adcom GFA545 are the short list...for the next month and a half or so. I'd say upgradeitis has hit...lol...of course now I'm gonna have to also get some nice cables worth of hooking up all that gear.;)
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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