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Here, let me break it down for you. 22ga Jena wire = $6.25/ft (if bought retail from a dealer, he probably gets it for less direct, or at least he should), Furutech 1/4" plug = $13.20 (again, retail). That's it, that's all of the parts that he uses. So if you figure that with braiding you get a 30% reduction in the length of the cable you'd need 14' of wire to make a 10' cable, and 4 of them for the type of cable he's making. So total that up and you'd need 14' x 4 = 56' total x $6.25 = $350. Add up the wire and connectors and I get a parts total of $363.20. For a 10' SE rewire he's charging $589. I'd say that ~$225 is a healthy margin for a pseudo-MOT and that's assuming he's not smart enough to negotiate at least some discount on the bits he's using. It wouldn't at all surprise me if he's able to knock 25-50% off the retail prices, I know I could without breaking a sweat. Then his margins start looking like $300+. Not bad for a job that takes a couple hours. And don't get me started on the $10/ft nylon multifilament. There's no way he's paying even $2/ft for that stuff. Research ALO for more information.

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Looking good, Jack! I bet it sounds sweet too.

I got your back Tyll. Thread moved to the Product Annc. Forum.

It's good enough for me, that much I know. Sounds like you have enough stuff to order that you don't need to wait for my next order. If you want to shoot me a PM with everything you'd like to order I can place it for you and have it shipped direct to whatever address you want (at least I'm pretty sure I can).

*sniff* *sniff* what's that I smell? Wood cups?

Good news is that the chrome pair for sale is already scratched from storage. That makes them even more unique, you can't duplicate original JG scratches!

That works as long as the length is not a problem.

WOOT! Happy Birthday, Vincent.

Go to your local Home Depot or Lowes and look at their bulk wire rack. You should be able to find some nice 14-3 indoor use cable that will work well. You'll still be stuck buying the connectors online if you want decent looking stuff. That is unless you've got a Pass&Seymor (sp?) distributor near by, then all you'll be stuck looking for is the IEC plugs. I'll try to get you the part number for the bulk wire that I've used but I think you'll find it easily enough. Just don't get the exterior grade stuff, it's garden hose thick and stiff. Also, I have a standing 10% discount at Take Five so if you want to wait a bit I can add some parts to my order and save you a little off list prices. I like the Marinco connectors, they're about as cheap as you'll find and IIRC they are actually rebranded and marked up significantly by more than one other man'f. Schurter also makes nice IEC plugs for less than the Marinco version.

More like he inadvertently killed the thing he loved.

I'm picturing the reaction as more of a "What's in the box?!?! WHAT'S IN THE BOX??!!??" Brad Pitt type affair.

Thanks Haj, the font is Euro, 5-Stroke. I'm really most pleased with how the volume indicator came out, FPE released a scale generator that is really cool and makes stuff like that possible for those of us not well versed in traditional graphics design programs.

Also pure win on his part with the not knowing the difference between a plug and a jack. Although in fairness I've been known to mix the two up from time to time when I'm rushing.

Heads-up to the budget conscious Stax crowd, Headroom just listed a B-stock 404 for what would appear to be a very good price (see their Forum on HF). If I hadn't re-adopted my '08 credo (viva la no Stats!) I'd jump on them.

Barely, but just.

That's not even close to how I feel. $8/ft. for fricken nylon multifilament?!?!?! And the idea that a 5' recable could cost $500 is just... well, I have no words.

Hmm, I thought I was actually pretty nice about it. I did say welcome, didn't I and even offered advice for how you might find life more comfortable here. While your information was good, the thread was ancient and not many (if any) would come here seeking that kind of information. I suspected you were excited to find a topic that you felt knowledgeable about and posted hastily, hence my pretty pleasant response. Your second reply to this thread is perhaps worse than the first since it shows you didn't really take my advice. So I stand by and slightly amend my previous advice, read more and post carefully if you'd like to have any longevity. That's not a threat, just a fact.

Did anyone else catch the part about Ray inventing a new/old HE60 paradox? I've never heard of them sounding different after having their drivers replaced by Sennheiser.

Me too. I wondered how high it would be safe to go and wasn't sure given the chrome status. I think this is one of those cases where one of a kind is a bad thing and doesn't add to the value of the item at all.

Shhhuush you! It really just depends on the transformer. All the Avel trafos I've come across could be used in 230V countries, I just didn't use one for this beta.

I'm with you Jacob, in my mind it makes them worth less, not more.

I think I've already called reverse dibs on it. And it's actually not at all easy to convert to 230V, it uses a single primary trafo that I had custom built by SumR in Canada (fully shielded and potted). So some major surgery would be required along with a new trafo. This thing is going to be pretty much US voltage spec only but should be completely devoid of the hum issues that other single chassis betas have had. Geez, I've really managed to crap the heck out of this thread.

That'd be a first regarding one of Ray's products.

Sorry, no can do - I've got too many projects and too little time as it is. Thanks for the kind words though.