Re: [AMRadio] high-priced accessories and audiophools revisited
Rick said: I have not seen this personally, but I was told by a client that he had a special line pulled from the pole, using some weird kind of wire. From there he used even more weird wire (oxygen??? Something or other?) to a single outlet (no doubt some special type, so he thinks) used exclusively for his gazillion dollar audio system. Considering what I have seen advertised on the web I am inclined to believe him. He got very touchy on the subject when I asked what about the million miles of wire leading up to his power pole outside! To each his own. The fellow I take guitar lessons from told me that when he moved into his latest house, he looked underneath and saw that some of the electrical was wired with coax!! I don't know if the former owner was an audiophool or not. Mod-U-Lator, Mike(y) W3SLK __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] high-priced accessories and audiophools revisited
I have not seen this personally, but I was told by a client that he had a special line pulled from the pole, using some weird kind of wire. From there he used even more weird wire (oxygen??? Something or other?) to a single outlet (no doubt some special type, so he thinks) used exclusively for his gazillion dollar audio system. Considering what I have seen advertised on the web I am inclined to believe him. He got very touchy on the subject when I asked what about the million miles of wire leading up to his power pole outside! To each his own. Rick Todd, KA1KAQ wrote: > > BTWwe've covered this before, but do any of these audiophool > marketers point out that the copper wiring in the average house is > simple 'plain jane' stuff... do you seriously think the audiophools would listen? -- 73 __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] high-priced accessories and audiophools revisited
Todd, KA1KAQ wrote: BTWwe've covered this before, but do any of these audiophool marketers point out that the copper wiring in the average house is simple 'plain jane' stuff, making their super special cords and their supper special claims rather...foolish? do you seriously think the audiophools would listen? -- 73 __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] high-priced accessories and audiophools revisited
Todd said. BTWwe've covered this before, but do any of these audiophool marketers point out that the copper wiring in the average house is simple 'plain jane' stuff, making their super special cords and their supper special claims rather...foolish? ~ Todd, KA1KAQ Todd, I think you just funded our retirement. Getting the audiophools to buy items to compensate for house wiring. I knew there was a reason I liked you Good to see you briefly at Near-Fest. You guys did a great Job! John Flood KB1FQG __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] high-priced accessories and audiophools revisited
On 5/4/07, Mike Sawyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: think this justifies a that kind of price but as P.T. Barnum said, "No one ever went broke under-estimating the intelligence of the American public..." Mod-U-Lator, Mike(y) W3SLK Wowsers! Someone finally got the quote right!! Good job Mike(y)! BTWwe've covered this before, but do any of these audiophool marketers point out that the copper wiring in the average house is simple 'plain jane' stuff, making their super special cords and their supper special claims rather...foolish? ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] high-priced accessories and audiophools revisited
Mike Said: >Well, thank God for small favors and no price increase!!! However, if one >looks carefully, they will see a green dot on each receptacle. This means >they are hospital grade and may be used where oxygen is in use. I usually use Hospital Grade 20 A outlets in recording studio installations and never ran into any gold plated but the isolated ground and overall heavier construction is far better than the cheap 15 A ones found at most electric depts. Sure glad I picked up a 5 gallon bucket of military shelter pulls years ago. Bill, KB3DKS/1 __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] high-priced accessories and audiophools revisited
Geoff said: >From the 'you're kidding me, right?' files... I mentioned a while back, that there was little that could surprise me anymore. Once in a while, it happens. http://hcmaudio.com/comp.asp?compID=335 >From the website: ...Never to leave well-enough alone, the 381 wall receptacle returns for 2000 with several improvements and no price increase. Well, thank God for small favors and no price increase!!! However, if one looks carefully, they will see a green dot on each receptacle. This means they are hospital grade and may be used where oxygen is in use. I don't think this justifies a that kind of price but as P.T. Barnum said, "No one ever went broke under-estimating the intelligence of the American public..." Mod-U-Lator, Mike(y) W3SLK __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] high-priced accessories and audiophools revisited
From the 'you're kidding me, right?' files... I mentioned a while back, that there was little that could surprise me anymore. Once in a while, it happens. http://hcmaudio.com/comp.asp?compID=335 Their claims is: "If you are building your own audiophile power cords to improve performance in your audio or home theatre system then you’ll definitely want to use the 381. Why build a performance power cable and then plug it into a ordinary receptacle? The WattGate™ 381 is the perfect way to fine tune the power source for your high-end audio or home theatre system. The construction of the 381 is very durable and features glass-filled, nylon-tough front and rear housings for UV and chemical resistance. The mounting strap, rivets and grounding strip are gold plated, solid brass. Installation of the 381 is simple and efficient due to rear wiring and large, #10 brass terminal screws. The terminal clamps are gold plated, solid brass and shaped to better grip the conductors. Like the 330 and 350, the 381 leaves the competition behind with its contacts. They are configured in a triple-wipe design to allow the plug blade to be gripped at three separate points. Additionally, the contacts are made of very heavy-duty material to maximize the clamping spring-rate and ensure conductivity and the three-layer plating process is also completed on the 381: Oxygen free copper plating, electroless nickel, and finally 24k gold plating dramatically improves conductivity and prevents corrosion. Receptacle is 125V, 20 amp." Comparatively speaking, you can get the 'lesser' model, for -only- $147 ($140ea, if you purchase 4 or more) -- Driving your AM Rig without a scope, is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV) -- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
