garymd Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I don't know if they're worth $600 (obviously they are to many) but they sure do make a difference. It just depends on your priorities and checking account. I'm just happy I've had the opportunity to find out what the hype is all about and realize that it's more than just hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gullahisland Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Hey Gary - Thanks so much for the cd. It arrived this weekend and I'm listening to it right now. There's some NICE PICKIN' going on here! Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 ---------------- On 8/2/2004 10:34:00 AM garymd wrote: I don't know if they're worth $600 (obviously they are to many) but they sure do make a difference. It just depends on your priorities and checking account. I'm just happy I've had the opportunity to find out what the hype is all about and realize that it's more than just hype. ---------------- When they go back to their owner, will you go out and purchase a pair of your own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 When they go back to their owner, will you go out and purchase a pair of your own? ---------------- Piranha, I won't pay $600 but I'd consider a pair in the $200 range on the used market. Gullah, You're quite welcome. Glad you're enjoying it. I know the quality sucks but I usually listen to those kinds of recordings in the car where it doesn't make much difference. Not many people know what a great banjo picker Jerry was. He was an accomplished picker before he ever touched a guitar. Do you have any of the "Old And In The Way" CDs? Now that's some great stuff. Let me know if you want me to copy any for you. If you prefer to buy new I'd recommend "Breakdown" and the "Old And In The Way" debut album (cartoon cover). They toured for one summer in 1973 and recorded most of the shows. Jerry on banjo and vocals, David Grisman on mandolin, Vasser Clements on fiddle, John Kahn on bass and Peter Rowan on guitar and vocals. Killer bluegrass. Very unique style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Gary, What IC's were in your system before changing ? Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 ---------------- On 8/2/2004 12:53:04 PM NOSValves wrote: Gary, What IC's were in your system before changing ? Craig ---------------- Kite string with tiny tin cans tied to the ends. Good question Craig. Nothing outrageously expensive but I've tried a few different I/Cs in that spot. Monster cable (top-of-the-line sold at Tweeters - over $100 I think), the blue AR I/Cs sold at Best Buy ($25 range) and Radio Shack's top-of-the-line I/Cs (also $25-$30 range). I have some of the more expensive Monster "Reference A" being cut up for me right now (currently a 9 meter length) which I also tried. Josh is sending me a pair of his I/Cs to audition also ($250/meter price range). I want to make sure the improvement isn't due to using POS I/Cs prior to the Siltechs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I like my home brew just fine cost me about $15 to build LOL !! I guess I haven't matured completely yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Where's mine? Do I have to buy more VRD's to get some? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I'm still waitin' for my free VRDs...Craig, I'll trade you my 300B for your monoblocks! Sounds like an even swap to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 ---------------- On 8/2/2004 5:59:08 PM NOSValves wrote: I like my home brew just fine cost me about $15 to build LOL !! I guess I haven't matured completely yet ---------------- Stop it now Craig or I'll beat you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 ---------------- On 8/2/2004 5:59:08 PM NOSValves wrote: I like my home brew just fine cost me about $15 to build LOL !! I guess I haven't matured completely yet ---------------- I'm with you there Craig, except mine cost me less than that per pair. Beldon OFC 22ga silver plated shielded mike cable, bought 1000' on the bay for $3 plus $24shipping. I buy nice solder type gold plated RCAs on the bay $25/doz. That makes a dozen cables or six pairs $75. Come to think of it $12.50 isn't that far off $15. That would be like the manufacturers parts cost. Added to that would be the cost of labor to assemble and test the cables, quality assurance, packaging and materials, rent, supervisors salaries, phone, electricity, taxes, insurance, office help and supplies, accountant, lawyer, shipping and sales let's say these add up to $15 put in a little something for the rep and the boss and we have a wholesale value to the distributer of $50 the distributor sells them to the retailer at his standard profit of 33% or $75 the retailer then doubles the price and we have $150 cables. Put $100 worth of advertising hype on them at the manufacturer's level and we now have $600 cables! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschfoot Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 As a reminder, here are pics. Geez, those are nice. Hmm. I would like matching wood panels on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted August 3, 2004 Author Share Posted August 3, 2004 I have been busy with company in from out of town. AND You guys hijack my thread and make it a IC discussion? I for the life of me cannot understand how I motivated that. Craig does not allow me to talk about ICs. Well maybe just a little. But we avoid the speaker cable discussion altogether. Let us just say his cables of all types are quite modest. AND THE SYSTEM STILL CRANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 You will have to talk to Ron Welbourne if you want matching wood panels. This is my own pair and I drilled them before staining. I didn't think the grain would be so pronounced in the amp on the left looking at it before it was stained. It was a lesson learned but at least I learned it on my own pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 ---------------- On 8/2/2004 8:59:21 PM jt1stcav wrote: I'm still waitin' for my free VRDs...Craig, I'll trade you my 300B for your monoblocks! Sounds like an even swap to me. ---------------- Keep waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Craig, Those sure are purtty. Can someone post pics of the final "production" VRds for us? Thanks. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 those are the final productions ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 They look better in person. I can't wait to upgrade my speaker wire. I have the IC's that I will be using for years to come. Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Yep, I agree with dbflash. I'll post some pics of mine pre chrome as soon as I get the chance. And the sound they put out is unbelievable on big ole horns. I'll bet they will easily exceed my expectations when I get some Khorns in here. That may be very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Here are Danny's Alder VRD before I shipped them. The second Picture showed the true honey tone the best for some reason. I sure not a top notch photographer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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