RenPa
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WWWWWOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH! I can't stop, please pinch me someone
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That usually involves a police officer visit. When the violinist said "No" she meant no and your cables did it anyway. Off to the Gulag you go!
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Pure genius! A USB cable that has separate power and audio (ummm...data) connectors!
A snip at 529,00 €!!
www.audiophonics.fr
And a suitably effusive review
www.head-fi.org
"The dual-head cable really brought out a sense of musical ease, tonal richness, and rhythmic drive that only the best transports can hope to deliver. Very, very impressive performance."
A snip at 529,00 €!!
IFI AUDIO GEMINI3.0 USB 3.0 Cable Isolated Power/Audio Quad Shields RFI Filter 1.5m - Audiophonics
This high-quality USB cable features insulated power / audio, quad shielding, and RF filter design.
And a suitably effusive review
iFi Audio Gemini3.0 USB Cable - Reviews
www.head-fi.org
"The dual-head cable really brought out a sense of musical ease, tonal richness, and rhythmic drive that only the best transports can hope to deliver. Very, very impressive performance."
Gold cable Executive LS 440 Kryo Bi-Wire
At first glance, a cable like many others.
This cable is particularly suitable for the so-called Krygogen treatment. Here, the materials are cooled down to -186 degrees Celsius.
This leads to a change in the atomic structure of the material, resulting in a higher uniformity of the atoms. The result: a lower resistance in the cable with - in comparison audible - sonic advantages.
Is this snake-oil or just high-end ridiculousness?
I noticed their ad in TAS today and took a look at the website out of curisoity.
No spec's listed beyond size and weight ?
Just from the tube complement it can't offer very much power.
For a home theater - music rig you better have very efficient speakers.
Just a very weird component IMHO.
I noticed their ad in TAS today and took a look at the website out of curisoity.
Surround Sound Tube Amplifier
Victor 7.1.4 (11.1) Channel Surround Sound Tube Amplifier that works with any audio processor/pre-amplifier system. Custom Made in Canada.
victortubesurround.com
Just from the tube complement it can't offer very much power.
For a home theater - music rig you better have very efficient speakers.
Just a very weird component IMHO.
mhardy6647
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Not just weird. Ridiculously so.Is this snake-oil or just high-end ridiculousness?
I noticed their ad in TAS today and took a look at the website out of curisoity.
No spec's listed beyond size and weight ?Surround Sound Tube Amplifier
Victor 7.1.4 (11.1) Channel Surround Sound Tube Amplifier that works with any audio processor/pre-amplifier system. Custom Made in Canada.victortubesurround.com
Just from the tube complement it can't offer very much power.
For a home theater - music rig you better have very efficient speakers.
Just a very weird component IMHO.
(and I like vacuum tubes for audio -- but this is nutso)
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I like that on the company's website, the very real woman Lucy B. says in a testimonial that this amplifier knocked her system "on it's butt" (sic).Is this snake-oil or just high-end ridiculousness?
I noticed their ad in TAS today and took a look at the website out of curisoity.
No spec's listed beyond size and weight ?Surround Sound Tube Amplifier
Victor 7.1.4 (11.1) Channel Surround Sound Tube Amplifier that works with any audio processor/pre-amplifier system. Custom Made in Canada.victortubesurround.com
Just from the tube complement it can't offer very much power.
For a home theater - music rig you better have very efficient speakers.
Just a very weird component IMHO.
It is what it is.
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Couldn't have put it better myself.
At least it works as an amp.
The other stuff in the thread is more snake oil.
(Plus it gets cold in Canada.)
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Well... it might. It has a bunch of... what, maybe EL84s on the top?
push-pull EL84 will get you (and here's where @SIY might pitch in!) 12 to 20 watts (ish).
Check those "specifications"
No claim of... well... much of anything.
Bizarre.
If you look closely, then I believe that they call “the dungeon” a “grill” in the screenshot.
So it is more of a prison cell or cage, or gibbit.
LOL,
I've sent them an email requesting the units cost and it's power out specs.
Inquiring minds and all that.
As far as that case, that is an el-cheapo made with a plasma cutter and metal break, either painted
or power coated, Surely not high-end.
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I can't imagine they will sell enough to stay in business. Tube buyers are fairly scarce and then you have to figure how many of them are going to tube their home theater system. It has to be down to very few people who would do this. I think they will be bankrupt soon.LOL,
I've sent them an email requesting the units cost and it's power out specs.
Inquiring minds and all that.
As far as that case, that is an el-cheapo made with a plasma cutter and metal break, either painted
or power coated, Surely not high-end.
Killingbeans
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Not to mention that, as far as I can tell, a large part of the appeal of tube amps is the way they make a visual display.
If a person wanted to make an all tube home theater setup, an 12-in-1 amp probably wouldn't be very attractive. Having 12 individual mono amps, with high polished enclosures and steam punk aesthetics, on display would give a much more potent impression of mysticism and allure.
If a person wanted to make an all tube home theater setup, an 12-in-1 amp probably wouldn't be very attractive. Having 12 individual mono amps, with high polished enclosures and steam punk aesthetics, on display would give a much more potent impression of mysticism and allure.
Well... it might. It has a bunch of... what, maybe EL84s on the top?
push-pull EL84 will get you (and here's where @SIY might pitch in!) 12 to 20 watts (ish).
Check those "specifications"
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No claim of... well... much of anything.
Bizarre.
Yup, looks like about 15W. I'm sure you could push them, but they won't last long.