View Full Version : Audiokarma Cable Swap Program


RuSsMaN
02-22-2006, 11:18 AM
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This program was created to allow members the opportunity to demo cables in their own environment, under their own conditions. We're not selling these cables, and have no direct affiliation with any of these companies, although a couple are active sponsors of Audiokarma. The intention is to remove the bias that is typically generated by a general statement, and allow you to conduct your testing of the programs’ offerings. We don’t care whether you buy anything, but we do think it’s imperative to make your own in-house evaluation, and stop listening only to what you read.

If it makes a difference on YOUR rig, in YOUR home....then it’s beneficial. It may not do anything, or display any change, but don’t you think that YOU should make that determination? It’s true, cable theory is theory....but it has an application in the real world to alot of individuals.

The cables in this program that are modestly priced, and easy to obtain. Common man cables if you will, nothing super esoteric, or unobtainium.

If you are a cable non-believer, then please sign up and test your head. Your opinion is as valuable as the next and is welcome in this program. It doesn’t matter whether you believe in the benefits of upgraded or “high end” cables, it’s just giving you the chance to determine the benefits, or lack thereof, on your own.

We started the program, completely out-of-pocket and with some donations direct from manufacturers; in order to give something back to the forum that consumes us on a daily basis. On the initial interest thread, some balked, some walked and some stepped up and thought it was a good idea. If any members want to step up and donate cables to the program, the more the merrier. That’s what community is all about.

Rules of engagement -> The program works in this fashion….

The program is currently active, so if you wish to participate in a current demo, you simply sign up in THIS thread. You just have to specify what you’re interested in joining, and I will add you to the “roster” below. This is the “sticky” thread, and it will contain the bulk of information regarding this exercise and all updates to the active roster.

The “demo” time period is approximately two (2) weeks from receipt of the cable and/or cables.

The roster contains the names of the current participants, in regards to the individual demos, and the status of the actual demo (e.g.. Completed…Demo…Skipped, etc). The participants are responsible for contacting the next member; when their demo is complete, in order to arrange shipping information.

It is perfectly acceptable to be involved in multiple demos, and we actually encourage members to get involved with as much as is possible. Please get involved, as the forum is interested in your comments and thoughts on this subject.

After you have completed your demo, you are asked to post your review of the cable(s) in the appropriate thread. Please realize that this is one of the most important parts of the program, as it pertains to your actual views on the experience. We will have an individual thread created, for each cable in the program, and have it linked in this thread. Your opinion is valuable, and will not be up for debate, bashing, or argument of any sort.

The demo-completed member should at that point contact the next participant and arrange shipping. This is the only cost you incur in this program, shipping to the next member. I would suggest USPS Priority Mail, but that is entirely up to the parties involved.

Our Canadian members are fully involved and welcomed to this program as well.

Request
Receive
Demo
Review
Ship

If you have any questions as to how this program works or would like to add something, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at: ranchodeaudio@comcast.net

We hope you have a good time checking out some of these cables and we will continue working on getting more for you to try out.

***IF YOU ARE FIRST IN LINE, EMAIL ME (do not pm) YOUR SHIPPING INFO***

Black Sand Cable - Arctic Blue MK II Power Cord 5ft- Demo
Review Thread (http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?p=592626)
GaryP demo
BeerCan
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Black Sand Cable - Black Max MKIII Power Cord 5ft- Demo
Review Thread (http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?p=592646)
Grumpy demo
luvvinvinyl
240sx4u
strawman
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Zebra Cables - ZC-PR12 Power Cord 6ft- Demo
Review Thread (http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?p=592221)
luvvinvinyl demo
240sx4u
GaryP
dmax99
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Zebra Cables - Analog IC 6ft- Demo
Review Thread (http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?p=592226)
bolly demo
doucanoe
wineslob
strawman
Holst
crackerkorean
dmax99
stuwee
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Zebra Cables - ZC-SP10SD Speaker Cables Banana Termination 8ft- Demo
tentoze demo
skippy ps
photobitstream
Tonedeaf
wineslob
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PS Audio - Power Punch Power Cord 2m- Demo
Urizen demo
GaryP
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Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft- Demo
BigErik
Tonedeaf demo
NBourbaki
BeerCan
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MIT - Terminator 5 Analog IC 1m- Demo
bolly demo
luvvinvinyl
strawman
Holst
crackerkorean
SIGN UP NOW!!!!

RuSsMaN
02-22-2006, 05:09 PM
Sample reply:

'I'd like to check out the Black Sand Artic Blue, and Zebra Cables PR-12 power cords'

tentoze
02-22-2006, 05:09 PM
In for the Zebra ZC-SP10SD speaker cables, please.

skippy_ps
02-22-2006, 05:12 PM
Ok, second on the list for the Zebra Cables - ZC-SP10SD Speaker Cables

Thanks,

Murray

grumpy
02-22-2006, 05:13 PM
Black Max MKIII Power Cord ME ME !

bolly
02-22-2006, 05:14 PM
I'm in for the MIT Terminator I/C demo please

grumpy
02-22-2006, 05:15 PM
A possible suggestion is to list how long the power cords and speaker wire are. IC's are usually not as critical. Thanks

Grumpy

doucanoe
02-22-2006, 05:15 PM
Hey Russ,

I would like to give the Zebra Cables - Analog IC a trial please

Im making the assumption that they are all 1-meter lengths?

Thanks
RC

bolly
02-22-2006, 05:17 PM
I'd also like to demo the Zebra Cables, Analog I/C, but, I don't want to be greedy :)

Bigerik
02-22-2006, 05:18 PM
Love to try these:
Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination - Demo

RuSsMaN
02-22-2006, 05:24 PM
Doing good guys, remember if you are 'first' in line, to email me your shipping info. At the end of your demo, you will need to contact the next member in the list for shipping info.

Photobitstream
02-22-2006, 05:38 PM
I'd like to test the Zebra Cable ZC-SP10SD Speaker Cables Banana Termination 8ft.

Bigerik
02-22-2006, 05:51 PM
Would love to try either of the black sand power cords too!

RuSsMaN
02-22-2006, 05:52 PM
Be specific, sign up for anything you want to. That's what this is here for.

Urizen
02-22-2006, 05:56 PM
I would like to try the PS Audio - Power Punch Power Cord 2m- Demo.

Thanks!

Ken

Tonedeaf
02-22-2006, 06:03 PM
I would like to check out the Zebra Cables - ZC-SP10SD Speaker Cables Banana Termination 8ft- Demo

Tonedeaf
02-22-2006, 06:04 PM
Throw in a demo for these too please...Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft- Demo

luvvinvinyl
02-22-2006, 06:27 PM
I'd like to compare the Black Sand Black Max Power Cord with the ZC-PR12 Power cord.

Also the MIT Terminator IC, when my name comes around.

Thanks, Russ for taking this on. Props to you, broham.

240sx4u
02-22-2006, 06:44 PM
Alright my curiosity has gotten the best of this situation. I consider my system pretty revealing so I would really like to give these a shot.

Sign me up for demo with the following;

Black Sand Cable - Black Max MKIII Power Cord 6ft- Demo

Zebra Cables - ZC-PR12 Power Cord 6ft- Demo

Whoa, whoda thought I would ever be trying power cords. This idea is fantastic. I have not looked at pricing yet, and won't until the demo is over so my brain is not biased twoard one or the other.

Evan

GaryP
02-22-2006, 09:40 PM
Black Sand Cable - Artic Blue MK II Power Cord 6ft- Demo

I'd like to try the above. Please and thank you!

wineslob
02-22-2006, 10:09 PM
Zebra IC ( RCA) or speaker (spades/bannana). Min 6 ft on the speaker, meter on the IC is fine.

Negotiableterms
02-23-2006, 02:34 AM
Just a suggestion: for ICs, can you specify RCA or XLR for the future (assuming you'll wind up with any XLRs)?

RuSsMaN
02-23-2006, 03:30 AM
IC's are all RCA terminated, unless otherwise specified.

Interest in XLR has been noted, and I do have some Digital Coax coming down the pike soon (not listed yet) that are balanced - still working on IC pairs.

Cheers,
Russ

Strawman
02-23-2006, 06:41 AM
I'd like to try the Zebra Cables Analog IC's, and Terminator 5 IC's please.
Steve

Holst
02-23-2006, 12:32 PM
I would also like to try out the Zebra and Terminator IC's please, and thank you in advance for the opportunity.

GaryP
02-23-2006, 12:54 PM
I'm actually currently on a Power Cord Quest.... can I be signed up for two more?

Thank you for your consideration!

Zebra Cables - ZC-PR12 Power Cord 6ft
PS Audio - Power Punch Power Cord 2m

phidauex
02-23-2006, 01:51 PM
Is it possible to contribute cables to the cable swap program as a donation? When I worked in pro audio (got out of it a few years ago), we made LOTS of interconnects, and had a good method down that we used for live shows, recording, studio playback, etc.

I have quite a number of these interconnects around, and would be happy to contribute a 1m stereo pair to the cable swap. They are made from Canare components and star-quad wire, carefully soldered, with directional shielding. They cost about 10$ a pair in parts. I don't claim that they are super-amazing or anything special, but they might make a good comparison, since it is what is used in the 'pro' world, and are my 'standard' interconnect, built to be durable, reject noise, and be as transparent as possible, while still using inexpensive components (I don't even use tech-flex (!)).

Let me know if that would be acceptable!

Thanks,
Sam

tentoze
02-23-2006, 01:56 PM
Is it possible to contribute cables to the cable swap program as a donation? When I worked in pro audio (got out of it a few years ago), we made LOTS of interconnects, and had a good method down that we used for live shows, recording, studio playback, etc.

I have quite a number of these interconnects around, and would be happy to contribute a 1m stereo pair to the cable swap. They are made from Canare components and star-quad wire, carefully soldered, with directional shielding. They cost about 10$ a pair in parts. I don't claim that they are super-amazing or anything special, but they might make a good comparison, since it is what is used in the 'pro' world, and are my 'standard' interconnect, built to be durable, reject noise, and be as transparent as possible, while still using inexpensive components (I don't even use tech-flex (!)).

Let me know if that would be acceptable!

Thanks,
Sam

Read Post #1.

AlleyKat
02-23-2006, 02:02 PM
I'm new to this area, having always used 12 guage copper to power my ADS/Braun collection. I just purchased a pair of Vandersteens and now am faced with the prospect of (sorry guys, given the amount of dispute and confusion on the issue) bi-wiring :sigh: Having never dealt with this before (I do understand, I think, how to do it) I'm really not sure of cable choice. Looking at cables costing over $100 gives me concern and the potential for spousal issues! I don't see any 4 conductor cables listed in the trial options. Any reasonably priced recommendations would be sincerely appreciated.

phidauex
02-23-2006, 02:04 PM
Read Post #1.

Oop, missed the 'more the merrier' sentence the first time around. :) Email sent to the russman. I know 'diy' cables weren't really the intended use of this, but the hundreds of interconnects we made were identical to the Canare pro cables you can buy at any pro audio outlet. We just made our own because it was so much cheaper. So while they are technically 'diy', they are a standard commercial design, with standard commercial components.

peace,
Sam

GaryP
02-23-2006, 07:53 PM
I'm new to this area, having always used 12 guage copper to power my ADS/Braun collection. I just purchased a pair of Vandersteens and now am faced with the prospect of (sorry guys, given the amount of dispute and confusion on the issue) bi-wiring :sigh: Having never dealt with this before (I do understand, I think, how to do it) I'm really not sure of cable choice. Looking at cables costing over $100 gives me concern and the potential for spousal issues! I don't see any 4 conductor cables listed in the trial options. Any reasonably priced recommendations would be sincerely appreciated.

You might want to start a new thread about this - I'd think you'd get better responses! :)

crackerkorean
02-23-2006, 09:37 PM
Sign me up for the following.

Zebra Cables - Analog IC 6ft- Demo
MIT - Terminator 5 Analog IC 1m- Demo

passion4audio
02-23-2006, 10:54 PM
5 foot demo.

Thanks very much!

RuSsMaN
03-06-2006, 02:06 AM
Ok guys, sorry for the delays, this week has been hell. EVERYTHING is shipping out tomorrow, priority mail. I'll get the rest of the review threads opened up in the next two days, and I have more goodies to add to the roster.

Those expecting an email from me, give me until tomorrow night, I'm beat.

Cheers,
Russ

GaryP
03-06-2006, 03:57 AM
No problem, Russ!

Urizen
03-08-2006, 09:43 PM
Thanks for the heads up. :thmbsp:

Urizen
03-15-2006, 07:32 PM
Russ, I received the PS Audio Power Punch cable today. My girlfriend jumped when she saw it, thinking it was a snake! :D

One question, was any burn-in done on this cable?

Thanks!

Ken

crazytubepower
03-15-2006, 08:07 PM
I would like to demo the following if possible

Black Sand Cable - Arctic Blue MK II Power Cord 5ft- Demo

Zebra Cables - Analog IC 6ft- Demo

Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft- Demo

MIT - Terminator 5 Analog IC 1m- Demo

hope I am not being too greedy...

thanks
CTP

RuSsMaN
03-22-2006, 08:58 AM
Yes, all cables have been used, and burned in a minimum of 40 hours.

CTP - I'll get the roster updated.

Cheers,
Russ

luvvinvinyl
03-23-2006, 07:08 AM
Russ, just wanted to let you know that the Zebra power cord just showed up, and no charges were payable on arrival. Looking forward to some listening tests.

Thanks.

bolly
03-23-2006, 12:16 PM
thanks Russ, received 2 pair IC's just yesterday. :thmbsp:

Bigerik
03-25-2006, 01:44 PM
Hey Russ
The Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft just showed up today. No charges or anything. Will try to get them into the system today or tomorrow.

GaryP
03-25-2006, 07:34 PM
I'm testing out my power cord now.... :D :D :D

RuSsMaN
04-17-2006, 01:59 PM
I busted 2 ribs, and have been working on paying Uncle Sam - sorry I haven't been here to give this stuff the attention it needs.

Needless to say, checks have been written, and I'm feeling better. Everyone please PM me, and let me know who has what, so I can update the roster.

tentoze
04-17-2006, 02:07 PM
I busted 2 ribs...

Sucker-punched on the wrong side of town again...

Needless to say, checks have been written, and I'm feeling better. Everyone please PM me, and let me know who has what, so I can update the roster.

For the quantity of stuff floating around the continent for a while, seems like damned few reviews are showing up. What's up with that, folks?

bolly
04-17-2006, 02:21 PM
already sent the MIT I/C to lv, and the Zebra I/C to doucanoe. I left feedback regarding the Zebra, wanted to do the same for the MIT... but no review thread exists...

RuSsMaN
05-23-2006, 02:25 PM
I'm almost caught up with personal stuff guys. It's GOOD stuff, not worry - I'll get in here soon, and get back to work.

dorokusai
05-29-2006, 09:09 PM
This is a great program, cheap and fun. Thanks Russman for starting it here :)

nbourbaki
05-29-2006, 10:28 PM
Russ,

I would like to sign up to demo the Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft.

Thanks
Charles

Bigerik
05-29-2006, 11:39 PM
Russ,

I would like to sign up to demo the Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft.

Thanks
Charles

Hi Charles!
You are on the list.
E

Tonedeaf
05-30-2006, 12:09 PM
Russ,

I would like to sign up to demo the Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft.

Thanks
Charles
I seen I am currently shown as demoing these cables, umm, I don't have them.

nbourbaki
05-30-2006, 12:32 PM
Hi Charles!
You are on the list.
E

Thanks! And thanks to Russ for setting this up!

Charles

Bigerik
05-30-2006, 11:54 PM
I seen I am currently shown as demoing these cables, umm, I don't have them.

They are certainly on their way there!

Bigerik
05-30-2006, 11:55 PM
Thanks! And thanks to Russ for setting this up!

Charles

My part was easy! Russ did all the hard work getting everything set up.
:thmbsp:

Tonedeaf
05-31-2006, 09:49 AM
They are certainly on their way there! :thmbsp:

BeerCan
05-31-2006, 10:21 AM
I would also like to sign up to demo the Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft. In addition if possible I would like to try the black sand power cable.

Thanks

Bigerik
05-31-2006, 08:36 PM
I would also like to sign up to demo the Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft. In addition if possible I would like to try the black sand power cable.

Thanks

Got you signed up for the Audioquests, but which Black Sand do you want?
E

BeerCan
05-31-2006, 08:56 PM
Sorry -- I'll try the Arctic Blue MK II

Thanks

Bigerik
05-31-2006, 10:17 PM
Sorry -- I'll try the Arctic Blue MK II

Thanks

All set!

Strawman
06-01-2006, 09:09 AM
I received the MIT's from Luvvinvinyl on Tuesday.

Tonedeaf
06-02-2006, 08:18 PM
I got the Audioquest Type 2 spade terminated speaker cables today. Thanks!
I expect to be spending some time with them this weekend. :music:

Bigerik
06-03-2006, 01:22 PM
I got the Audioquest Type 2 spade terminated speaker cables today. Thanks!
I expect to be spending some time with them this weekend. :music:

GREAT!
Glad to hear they made it. Did customs give you any problems?
Thanks
E

Tonedeaf
06-03-2006, 02:24 PM
No trouble at all, thanks.
I will be giving them a workout soon! :thmbsp:

nbourbaki
06-04-2006, 09:33 PM
I'm currently signed up for the Audioquest Type 2 spade terminated speaker cables. I'm going to be on vacation and will be out of town from June 11-24th. I don't want to hold anyone up since I will not be able to evaluate the cables during this timeframe.

BeerCan
06-13-2006, 09:13 AM
I have received the Arctic Blue MK II power cable. Thanks GaryP

nbourbaki
06-30-2006, 11:46 PM
I've received the Audioquest cables. Thanks Rich! I'll be giving them a workout this long weekend.

dmax99
07-02-2006, 07:11 PM
Eh Russ, I would like to give the Zebra analog IC's a go.Thanks,David

Bigerik
07-02-2006, 11:30 PM
Eh Russ, I would like to give the Zebra analog IC's a go.Thanks,David

Hi David.
You are now on the list.
Enjoy, and let us know your thoughts.
E

dmax99
07-03-2006, 07:06 PM
Cool, Thanks....

dmax99
07-03-2006, 07:30 PM
Might as well throw my name in for the Zebra power cord while I'm at it.David

nbourbaki
07-06-2006, 05:53 PM
Who's up next for the Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft- Demo?

BeerCan
07-06-2006, 07:37 PM
I think it is me. I will pm you my address.

Thanks

Bigerik
07-06-2006, 10:49 PM
Might as well throw my name in for the Zebra power cord while I'm at it.David

Sorry David.
Missed you had asked for it.
You are now on the list and good to go!
Erik

wineslob
07-11-2006, 11:06 AM
Sign me up for the AQ 2 speaker cable!

Thx.

crackerkorean
07-11-2006, 11:14 AM
I received the MIT cables on friday. Thanks HOLST

omer
08-01-2006, 01:25 AM
Whatever happened to the Unity samples that were sent in?

Bigerik
08-01-2006, 07:54 AM
Whatever happened to the Unity samples that were sent in?

They, along with MANY interesting new additions to the program, are just awaiting me having the time to get things launched. Watch this space!

BeerCan
08-01-2006, 10:32 AM
Sign me up for the AQ 2 speaker cable!

Thx.
wineslob -- pm me your address and I will send them to you this week

wineslob
08-01-2006, 11:20 AM
Will do. :thmbsp:

omer
08-01-2006, 11:23 AM
They, along with MANY interesting new additions to the program, are just awaiting me having the time to get things launched. Watch this space!

Time, something we NEVER seem to have enough of. ;)

The Beatles said it best - "8 days a week is not enough to show I care" :music:

wineslob
08-11-2006, 01:44 PM
Beercan, havent heard anything yet. I will be gone on vacation 8-14-06 till 8-20.

BeerCan
08-18-2006, 12:50 PM
Beercan, havent heard anything yet. I will be gone on vacation 8-14-06 till 8-20.
You should have these by now. Please advise if you do not. ( I see you are on vacation) I will go to the UPS store and get the tracking number today.

crackerkorean
08-18-2006, 12:56 PM
Question. Nobody else is in line for the MITs so what do I do??

wineslob
08-19-2006, 11:59 AM
You should have these by now. Please advise if you do not. ( I see you are on vacation) I will go to the UPS store and get the tracking number today.


Back from the coast, and nothing yet, no UPS tags either. :scratch2:

BeerCan
08-19-2006, 02:33 PM
Iship states it was signed by someone named harris on wed. Aug 16. I will send you the tracking # via PM

gddaysunshine
08-20-2006, 01:05 PM
Love to try the Zebra 8ft with banana plug termination. Appreciate the program, perfect idea-

Sunshine

wineslob
08-20-2006, 02:44 PM
Iship states it was signed by someone named harris on wed. Aug 16. I will send you the tracking # via PM

Went to my work. I'll get them tomorrow. :thmbsp:

wineslob
08-20-2006, 02:45 PM
Love to try the Zebra 8ft with banana plug termination. Appreciate the program, perfect idea-

Sunshine


I have those, let me know where to send them. :yes:

wineslob
08-22-2006, 04:17 PM
Got the little buggers, I'll have a review out soon.

wineslob
08-22-2006, 04:21 PM
BTW I dont see an AQ 2 review thread, should I start one?

Bigerik
08-22-2006, 05:22 PM
BTW I dont see an AQ 2 review thread, should I start one?

Should be this one right here:

http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?p=592232#post592232

wineslob
08-23-2006, 02:28 PM
Duh! Thx.

RuSsMaN
08-31-2006, 12:28 PM
Erik, lets get chatty tonight, and get me up to speed, and I'll finish what I started.

Cheers,
Russ

stuwee
09-12-2006, 03:07 AM
Just found this site in AK, didn't think I had a need for it, but, now the upgrading bug bit me bad, I noticed the last post was a couple of weeks ago, did I miss out? what is required to be a part of this? If I did miss out can I start another thread like it with permission from mod's?
Peace Craig
:music: :music:

Bigerik
09-12-2006, 08:32 AM
Just found this site in AK, didn't think I had a need for it, but, now the upgrading bug bit me bad, I noticed the last post was a couple of weeks ago, did I miss out? what is required to be a part of this? If I did miss out can I start another thread like it with permission from mod's?
Peace Craig
:music: :music:

Just got through the list, pick which ones you want to try, and I will add you to the program. Easy as that!
E

stuwee
09-12-2006, 08:47 PM
Sure glad I can still contribute, great thread!!
Peace Craig :music:

stuwee
09-12-2006, 09:21 PM
Ok 1st a question, do the AQ2's have spades on both ends?

I would like to thank Russ and everyone else for this opportunity!
I would like to try the Zebra cables IC 6ft-demo, will the person who has them before email me to get my address?
Thanks Craig

stuwee
09-16-2006, 03:34 AM
so no response ?? sorry I'm from TX, Ann Richards was also :thmbsp: W unforunatlly was also!! :thumbsdn:

wineslob
09-19-2006, 01:27 PM
Ok 1st a question, do the AQ2's have spades on both ends?

I would like to thank Russ and everyone else for this opportunity!
I would like to try the Zebra cables IC 6ft-demo, will the person who has them before email me to get my address?
Thanks Craig

Yes they do, and I have those at the moment. Moddy, let me know whats next?

luvvinvinyl
09-19-2006, 06:49 PM
so no response ?? sorry I'm from TX, Ann Richards was also :thmbsp: W unforunately was also!! :thumbsdn:
Lots of Texans here, on AK, including one of the mods for this forum, and no less a luminary than AK's webmaster, Wardsweb, so nobody holds being Texan against anybody. Never thought Texans would whine about it, though. :D

Yes, the person, on the list, immediately above you will post/pm, asking for your shipping address. See HERE (http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showpost.php?p=591724&postcount=1) for where your name is, on the list. Here is the line-up for the IC's you asked to demo:

Zebra Cables - Analog IC 6ft- Demo
bolly demo
doucanoe
wineslob
strawman
Holst
crackerkorean
dmax99
stuwee

If wineslob has them now, you are 5 people down, on the list. You can check about other items, like AQ or Zebra speaker cables, in the same first post, of this thread.

stuwee
09-20-2006, 08:30 PM
Glad ya'll got my sense of humor :thmbsp: :banana: I will not get into politics but, Ann Richards was a woman everyone should look up to as a person we should all aspire to :yes: I'm lookin forward to this test, I'm playin' ref stuff to get a handle on what I should hear that is hopefully better :music: :music:

Peace Craig :D

wineslob
09-22-2006, 04:09 PM
Lots of Texans here, on AK, including one of the mods for this forum, and no less a luminary than AK's webmaster, Wardsweb, so nobody holds being Texan against anybody. Never thought Texans would whine about it, though. :D

Yes, the person, on the list, immediately above you will post/pm, asking for your shipping address. See HERE (http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showpost.php?p=591724&postcount=1) for where your name is, on the list. Here is the line-up for the IC's you asked to demo:

Zebra Cables - Analog IC 6ft- Demo
bolly demo
doucanoe
wineslob
strawman
Holst
crackerkorean
dmax99
stuwee

If wineslob has them now, you are 5 people down, on the list. You can check about other items, like AQ or Zebra speaker cables, in the same first post, of this thread.


I sent the IC's to strawman, but I still have the Zebra, and the AQ2 speaker cables.

luvvinvinyl
09-22-2006, 07:39 PM
Okie-dokie. Just check the list, in post #1 of this thread, and pm the next person, in line.

Edit: OK, I just checked the lists, and there is nobody waiting for these pieces. Maybe pm Bigerik and Russman, if they don't see these posts.

Bigerik
09-22-2006, 07:46 PM
Okie-dokie. Just check the list, in post #1 of this thread, and pm the next person, in line.

Edit: OK, I just checked the lists, and there is nobody waiting for these pieces. Maybe pm Bigerik and Russman, if they don't see these posts.

THanks Ernie
I will take a look at the list and see what we can do.
Thanks
E

stuwee
10-18-2006, 02:20 PM
Sucker-punched on the wrong side of town again...



For the quantity of stuff floating around the continent for a while, seems like damned few reviews are showing up. What's up with that, folks?
First off I've had busted ribs before, not fun :no: Takes a long time to get better, Take it easy on 'um, I've been getting a handle on the Marantz 2270 pre out to the SAE A202 to the Martin Logans with the Thorens 125 MKII, SME, Grado calling the shots, and the old Toshiba CD player for well...CD's, I've been using what ever cheap connects I had on hand with out even thinkin' something could be better, asmuch as I hate to admit it, my roommate has a better ear than me, so the review will be from two sets (or is it four)? ears should be interesting and, hopefully fun!! :banana:

Peace Craig

omer
10-18-2006, 02:30 PM
Busted ribs - OUCH! Hope you're doing much better ;)

RuSsMaN
11-15-2006, 12:08 AM
Erik, do we have any update as to who has what? I need to inventory this stuff, and know where it is so I can update the thread and add new cables.

I think the chaos around here has finally settled down, I have a 1m pair of the Unity interconns to add, and I am SUPPOSED to send SOMEONE the Gomer? cables...I trashed my pm's, and I'm on a new pc now....

Cheers,
Russ

Roypercy
11-15-2006, 01:21 AM
I'd like to check out the Zebra Cables IC and Zebra speaker wires.

THANKS

Roypercy

Celadon
11-26-2006, 12:35 PM
Please sign me up for the following:

Zebra Cables - Analog IC 6ft
Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft
MIT - Terminator 5 Analog IC 1m

Thanks in advance,

Richard

RuSsMaN
12-01-2006, 02:38 PM
Richard, the MIT's will be on the way to you, expect a pm from member crackerkorean to get your shipping info.

WHERE ARE ALL THE CABLES - WHO HAS WHAT????? I need an inventory of what people have, or who was the last demo something.

Bigerik
12-01-2006, 07:09 PM
I agree with Russ on this. We need to know where everything is and where it is going to. Anyone waiting on anything?
You guys might as well chime in early, cause I am gonna keep buggin ya until I hear from everyone! :)

Celadon
12-01-2006, 08:52 PM
Just heard from crackerkorean, said the MIT's are headed my way.

Thanks again to our AK community for providing such a valuable service.

Keep it rollin' guys -- this really is an awesome opportunity :thmbsp: :yes: :thmbsp:

Tripqzon
12-01-2006, 09:04 PM
I'd like to try out:

Zebra Cables - Analog IC 6ft
Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft

Please

Paul

wineslob
12-04-2006, 01:47 PM
I'd like to try out:

Zebra Cables - Analog IC 6ft
Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft

Please

Paul
I have these. Let me know who is next up and please PM me the address.

pk5555
12-08-2006, 01:24 PM
I'd like to try out the - Zebra Cables - ZC-SP10SD Speaker Cables Banana Termination 8ft- Demo

bully
12-08-2006, 08:01 PM
I'm game. Send me some patch cords to try out. Maybe even the speaker wire, too.

Bigerik
12-09-2006, 12:16 AM
I'm game. Send me some patch cords to try out. Maybe even the speaker wire, too.

Awesome Pete!
I am gonna try to get everything inventoried and figured out over the next couple of days. Will make sure you get put on the list for some real gems.

RuSsMaN
12-11-2006, 11:06 PM
I need to get ALL the cables back, and do this a little differently. I still need to hear from SEVERAL people.

Once everything is back in house, we'll restart with an interconnect box, a speaker cable box, a power cord box, etc etc.

I have the Zebra IC's so far, and NOTHING else from the program. PLEASE PM ME WITH WHAT YOU HAVE, and when you plan to 'finish' with your current demo. I have a TON of cables to add, but I'm not going to do it, if they are disappearing.

PLEASE shoot me a quick PM with what you have, and I'll get you an address to ship it to.

PHC1
12-12-2006, 11:56 AM
Sign me up for some trials, I'll be glad to audition stuff and report back.

onepixel
01-25-2007, 10:34 PM
I just got some black 6' IC cables from Tripqzon today. I'm assuming they are the Zebras. I'll give them a whirl.

Carl

Tripqzon
01-25-2007, 11:23 PM
I just got some black 6' IC cables from Tripqzon today. I'm assuming they are the Zebras. I'll give them a whirl.

Carl

Carl,

I sent you blue MCM brand interconnects from another test forum. I have not tried the Zebra's yet.
This is the link to the MCM's I sent you.
http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=68376&highlight=free+cables

Paul

onepixel
01-26-2007, 03:07 AM
Carl,

I sent you blue MCM brand interconnects from another test forum. I have not tried the Zebra's yet.
This is the link to the MCM's I sent you.
http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=68376&highlight=free+cables

Paul

Thanks Paul!

It's been so long since I signed up for the cables I forgot which ones. Ok I have the MCMs and not the Zebras!

Carl

Brian4561
02-23-2007, 03:31 PM
I'd like to try the Terminator IC. Sign me up.

forty2w0
03-06-2007, 11:03 PM
I would like to try the, Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft

Thank you...John

wineslob
03-21-2007, 11:45 AM
I would like to try the, Audioquest - Type 2 Speaker Cables Spade Termination 8ft

Thank you...John

Bigerik, I have these. Give me the ok and then Forty, gimme your address and I'll send them off!

forty2w0
04-09-2007, 11:54 PM
Got your message, Thank you...John

forty2w0
07-05-2007, 11:36 PM
I still have these cables. Were do they go next?…John

Bigerik
07-06-2007, 07:24 AM
I still have these cables. Were do they go next?…John

THose should be going back to Russman. Lets see if we can dig up an address for him.
THanks!
Erik

ka7niq
11-20-2007, 10:24 PM
Let's SEE ?

Urizen
11-20-2007, 10:27 PM
Let's SEE ?

See what?:scratch2:

Bigerik
11-20-2007, 10:56 PM
See what?:scratch2:

:scratch2:

Stewie
11-21-2007, 08:53 PM
You have a pm (I need you address so I can send you the cables).

Rilands
12-16-2007, 05:04 PM
Is thie cable swap still goin on?
Thanks.