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Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Well, folks should maintain accurate records and correspondence from CPT about their transactions. That includes taking screenshots of relevant CPT posts from this thread and any related CPT threads (recall there is one in the Misc. Audio director... 
Spectron Audio Out Of Business?
I tried contacting them by phone and email several months ago. No luck. The website appears updated with at least a new mobile number, but that goes to a mailbox without options.   
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
I am curious whether the new company who bought the CPT outfit has privately contacted any of you who are owed CPT product or refunds.  
A DAC that crushes price vs. performance ratio
☝🏻☝🏻And what I said above doesn’t really apply to this review. The only bit of confusion was the usage of “NOS” for describing both the DAC chips and the 6922 tube. But it’s clear what’s meant from context. 😂😂 
A DAC that crushes price vs. performance ratio
Reviewers always amaze me with how much manufacturer’s text they use in their reviews. I’m sure a lot is justified, such as essential product features. But their borrowed texted often extends well beyond that basic info.  
All Quiet on the Oppo front?
Oppo will post a notice on their website when their stock is out. “This page will be updated when we have sold out of the OPPO UDP-205.“ 
Core Power Technologies
@twoleftears I recall Mark selling off some B stock 1800’s having newly installed transformers. So there could be some truth to the transformer QC.  
Core Power Technologies
No properly designed power conditioner should hum. That one hums in response to a curling iron being used merely indicates faulty design or a manufacturing defect. 
A DAC that crushes price vs. performance ratio
I don’t understand all the pushback regarding the use of a DAC chip simply because it’s inexpensive. It’s not like Redbook playback warrants the use of expensive DAC chips to justify a DAC purchasing decision.   
Oppo UD 205
I wonder whether the Oppo “not for resale” statement is a voided warranty statement.  
A DAC that crushes price vs. performance ratio
@d2girls  Dump them. Clients deserve better treatment.  
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
@genjamon It’s not simply paralleled signal-carrying conductors. A lot of prior designs have that configuration. This is a different topology entirely. Read Doug’s article to appreciate the difference. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
@audpulse Sorry to hear this news. I know it comes from the heart. Your anger is palpable. Good luck. 
All Quiet on the Oppo front?
@jhajeski. When did you express an initial interest in the Oppo player? 
All Quiet on the Oppo front?
@stereo5 when did you first contact Oppo about your interest?