Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit

Only when they ask for it, Subaruguru...as you know. How genuine of you to find this discussion and comment.

But, I have a question that I'm really interested in. What is it with these guys who fall onto a discussion from nowhere with holier-than-thou posturing, without anything substantive to add, throwing the emotive-loaded language around in a judgemental manner, and then end it with some type of statement that just (must) reaffirm to us all what a great and compassionate person they are?

Happy Thanksgiving and happy Hannukah and happy Christmas and happy News Years to you too, Subaruguru (the extent of my poetic ability...).

You are right about one thing, though: enough. What you failed to note, however, was that the discussion had ended before you showed up. Which, of course, makes your statements the ones that were unneeded.

I'm going back to the music now...(fade out: cheers from the politically correct crowd).

How to kill a web forum discussion?

1. Ignore the poster who initiated it. Especially if he has a very precise question targeted at a particular group of people. (How does he dare? Who does he think he is? I will teach him some respect. Oh mama, I am soooo kewl).

2. Ignore the warnings of the forum administrators to keep your replies to the subject of the thread. (What does these pathetic creatures know? Are they nuts? I will write what I want when I want. Mama, mama, I am soooo strong)

3. Don’t keep it on the subject. Be creative, impose your own. (You guys know nothing. I will teach you. Boy, am I smart or am I smart)

4. Insult. As much and as often. It will raise your popularity. After all, you are powerful, knowledgeable and …. handsome. (Hey I am a well known and respected member of readers letters column in TAS and Ultimate Audio, not to mention my subscription to Stereophile. I’ve managed to buy out 10% of the magazine circulation, so I have lots of arguments in hardcopy. It was expensive but it was worth it, I can tell you)

5. Troll. Often. After all, administrators will not dare to touch you. You are the untouchable one. (mama, look I am getting the wings)

6. Be democratic – kill anyone who would even consider not agreeing with you. (yes, I am righteous)

7. Treat those you like with passion – approach them in a diminishing manner. Don’t they know they are there because of me? (mama, look at my body – I am a walking sculpture)

8. Lie. Even better if you get it on a personal level. Make promises you have no intention to keep. Show off with powers you don’t possess. That will mask your obvious commercial interests that you have.

9. Tell everyone how smart you are. Some may buy it. The rest will get angry but considering your general powers, you shouldn’t care. (mama, I am sooo good looking)

10. Attack before being attacked. Send threatening e-mails to everyone who would even dare to say a word. (someone’s got to teach you lessons, you…you… you….)

11. If someone asks you something, just anything, ignore him. Tell people about your new flashy preamplifier. (you pathetic loosers will never have my new flashy preamplifier)

12. Numerous aliases come handy when you need someone to support your thoughts. Who could understand you better than yourself? Who loves you more than yourself? So, use many names, the more the better.

13. Use other people’s arguments as your own. Confuse the opponent. Let them think you are stupid. You know you are the smartest thing. Not to mention how handsome you are. You are the babe and don’t let anyone question that.

I've been monitoring the discussion here for a while now, and have also heard a basic 47 Labs digital/amplification system.

Can anyone share their thoughts on the following: How is the Stratos copper cable actually made? Is it aged in any way? Can its inherent qualities be damaged by poor handling, cable-burners and the like, or other environmental factors? Is it a finite source our is it continually manufactured?

Many thanks to all who respond.

jusbe

Hi,

47Labs cable is not aged.

It's performance over time is comparable to other modern high quality cables, meaning that it will last without degradation pretty long but not forever as it is the case even with the cables their manufacturers may claim to be eternal.

Surprisingly for cable of this diameter, with insulation on, it is taking user brutality quite well, although I would not suggest really strong bending. I am telling this from experience as I do abuse it on a regular basis.

Cable burners will not damage it - I use it as mains cable (which doesn't mean that anyone should do the same!). Will cable burner make it sound better than when burned in with a real music signal is another issue.

It is a commercial product and, as such, it is continually produced. Of course, 47Labs can take it out of production if they desire to do so but to my knowledge, there are no plans that they could do something like that.

I've been using this cable for something like 3 years now and, except for the addition of blue translucent color, it has been consistent in production and quality.

On the user side, with exception of the slight fade of that blue color that occurs over time and a minor capilar oxidation close to cable ends, I have not noticed degradation in the performance of 3 years old cable compared to freshly burned in. Of course this period may not be sufficent time for a serious assessment of cable longevity but I hope to be around in years to come and I can report on how things are coming.

Best,
Sead

14. Commit all of the errors you ascribe to others as you are listing them.

15. Still don't add anything substantive as you commit error no. 14.

16. Hope that no one ever calls you on your lack of substantive contribution, and, if exposed, that you can blame others by listing a list.