Hello again,
Well, I've resolved the issues we were having with the consistancy of the cables.
The problems that occured during the first round of the demo:
No silver solder
No silicon glue
The person who was soldering for us was indeed pocketing the money and using normal solder. He was also the one who was resposible for not using the silicon glue in 13 sets of cables because he ran out and didn't tell us.
So, what we had to do was replace him. Since we foresee an issue in the future with using silver solder, we are going with a tin-lead silver alloy. I apologize. I nver wanted to be misleading in anyway.
We are currently trying out some new plugs. Any opinions on Amphenol?
Frank
Well, I've resolved the issues we were having with the consistancy of the cables.
The problems that occured during the first round of the demo:
No silver solder
No silicon glue
The person who was soldering for us was indeed pocketing the money and using normal solder. He was also the one who was resposible for not using the silicon glue in 13 sets of cables because he ran out and didn't tell us.
So, what we had to do was replace him. Since we foresee an issue in the future with using silver solder, we are going with a tin-lead silver alloy. I apologize. I nver wanted to be misleading in anyway.
We are currently trying out some new plugs. Any opinions on Amphenol?
Frank
Member
Joined 2002
Got the cables this morning... not tested yet but I like the way they look.... I'm no audiophile and will test them as a consumer.
What would this set cost to buy as a commercial product?
What would this set cost to buy as a commercial product?
Hi Littlerick,
Glad you got them and glad you like the look.
Currently they sell for $89.99, but for DIYaudio members I am offering a 50% discount for a while longer. So basically they would cost you about $45 USD.
Look forward to hearing a consumers point of view!
Frank
Glad you got them and glad you like the look.
Currently they sell for $89.99, but for DIYaudio members I am offering a 50% discount for a while longer. So basically they would cost you about $45 USD.
Look forward to hearing a consumers point of view!
Frank
Amphenol connectors can be good, made some leads up myself the other week using them and twisted pair cable. Which ones are you thinking of?
If I had gone out today and paid the $45 which is around £30 here in the UK, I would be happy with the cables... They look nice and feel solid and well made, and I didnt cut them open to check the soldering. I dont think I would buy them at $89.. A hefty £60ish here in UK.
I plugged them in and it was a very tight solid fit on to socket. Its not something that I would be unplugging and plugging in a lot so a good solid fit is good.
As I said earlier i'm not a audiophile in any way, and to be honest, most of the music I play is distorted before it starts. That said there is a noticable difference to my previous cables, which are standard electrical shop cables.
Pro's :- Nice looking cable and plugs, Good solid fit, Definate improvement in sound quailty.
Cons :- Price a bit too high.
I plugged them in and it was a very tight solid fit on to socket. Its not something that I would be unplugging and plugging in a lot so a good solid fit is good.
As I said earlier i'm not a audiophile in any way, and to be honest, most of the music I play is distorted before it starts. That said there is a noticable difference to my previous cables, which are standard electrical shop cables.
Pro's :- Nice looking cable and plugs, Good solid fit, Definate improvement in sound quailty.
Cons :- Price a bit too high.
Mine arrived yesterday, all safe and sound. I like the flexibility of them - very handy.
I have them running in at the moment, so will make more comments in a while.
Fran
I have them running in at the moment, so will make more comments in a while.
Fran
Had the cables a few days now and I've left my music playing through them constantly. There is a very noticable difference to the quality of sound now to when I first plugged them in.
The quality of sound has got a lot clearer, each instrument can be heard a lot better.. i'm even hearing stuff I didnt realise was there before.. I've tried a little softer music than my regular AC/DC stuff and the cables make a massive improvement over my old ones. I'm gonna be gutted when I have to swap em back to be honest.
Frank I think the cables are great, still a bit expensive for my pocket though.
The quality of sound has got a lot clearer, each instrument can be heard a lot better.. i'm even hearing stuff I didnt realise was there before.. I've tried a little softer music than my regular AC/DC stuff and the cables make a massive improvement over my old ones. I'm gonna be gutted when I have to swap em back to be honest.
Frank I think the cables are great, still a bit expensive for my pocket though.
Hello. Sorry I haven't responded. Been gearing up for the show in a couple of weeks.
Jase. I've only found 3 different Neutrick RCA plugs. One is solid metal and cheaper than what we use. The other is NF2CB/2 which run about $13 a set. Are there any others?
The Amphenol RCA plugs are:
Jase. I've only found 3 different Neutrick RCA plugs. One is solid metal and cheaper than what we use. The other is NF2CB/2 which run about $13 a set. Are there any others?
The Amphenol RCA plugs are:
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I've finally recieved my Mars IC after arguing with customs. I already put them in my system instead of DIY silver IC and first impression is...very impressive. More detailed and dynamic sound compared to my silver IC.
Frank, thank you for your help and cable! I'll write back again next few days when IC will break-in.
Frank, thank you for your help and cable! I'll write back again next few days when IC will break-in.
Likewise, I received the mars IC and am burning it in as we speak but right off the bat it sounds very smooth.
Fran
Fran
Thanks. I'm glad you like the initial impression. Look forward to further remarks.
Who hasn't gotten theirs yet?
Igor,
Glad you finally got them! Sorry about the hassle.
Fran,
Haven't forgoten your power cord, just finding the time to hunt it down.
Who hasn't gotten theirs yet?
Igor,
Glad you finally got them! Sorry about the hassle.
Fran,
Haven't forgoten your power cord, just finding the time to hunt it down.
Just an update for Frank and anyone else watching this thread. The tirnahifi review for the BlacksheepKables Venus speaker cable is now up for your perusal:
www.tirnahifi.org
The review for the Mars IC is due very soon too. Feel free to have a look around the rest of the site when you're there and also our small but friendly forum too.
Thanks to Frank for taking a leap of faith in sending out the cables.
Fran
www.tirnahifi.org
The review for the Mars IC is due very soon too. Feel free to have a look around the rest of the site when you're there and also our small but friendly forum too.
Thanks to Frank for taking a leap of faith in sending out the cables.
Fran
Hello!
Just like to thank Fran for the outstanding review! People, you should read this review, not just because it is about our cables, but it is was very well written.
Check out his entire website as well!!
www.tirnahifi.org
Look forward to the next review!
Frank
Just like to thank Fran for the outstanding review! People, you should read this review, not just because it is about our cables, but it is was very well written.
Check out his entire website as well!!
www.tirnahifi.org
Look forward to the next review!
Frank
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