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post #1741 of 2773
2/3/12 at 2:45am
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$10 for my order.

I didn't say it was expensive but check out the price to ship USPS it's like $6 in shipping with $13 in handling which is a bit absurd :P
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post #1742 of 2773
2/3/12 at 6:20am
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I didn't say it was expensive but check out the price to ship USPS it's like $6 in shipping with $13 in handling which is a bit absurd :P

Well, again I am not aware of anyone else that sells it. I ordered enough of it in different sizes to keep me busy for a real long time. Think my order was $40 or so with $11 shipping. I have a lot of money tied up in HT gear and whatnot...so I guess the $11 to ship as opposed to $4 or $5 that maybe you would think didn't really disuade me. I wanted Gloss shrink...I got gloss shrink...
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post #1743 of 2773
2/3/12 at 5:33pm
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I didn't say it was expensive but check out the price to ship USPS it's like $6 in shipping with $13 in handling which is a bit absurd :P

shipping period is high these days.
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post #1744 of 2773
2/4/12 at 12:11am
Say nezff have you ever used any of the fabric heat shrink to make a cable?
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post #1745 of 2773
2/4/12 at 6:46am
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Say nezff have you ever used any of the fabric heat shrink to make a cable?

No, haven't used any of the fabric, haven't really had the need.
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post #1746 of 2773
2/4/12 at 12:35pm
Ordered banana plugs from nakamichi plug on the 18th. Still not here. Have everything else to get these things built.

Anyone know where nakamichi plug ships from or how long it took to get their order? Seems a little ridiculous that it's taking this long. Getting frustrated.
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post #1747 of 2773
2/5/12 at 10:38am
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Originally Posted by Norske View Post

Ordered banana plugs from nakamichi plug on the 18th. Still not here. Have everything else to get these things built.

Anyone know where nakamichi plug ships from or how long it took to get their order? Seems a little ridiculous that it's taking this long. Getting frustrated.

Where did you order them from? Most of the ones on eBay are shipped from Hongkong
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post #1748 of 2773
2/5/12 at 2:48pm
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Where did you order them from? Most of the ones on eBay are shipped from Hongkong

from nakamichi plug website
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post #1749 of 2773
2/5/12 at 11:57pm
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Originally Posted by nezff View Post

No, haven't used any of the fabric, haven't really had the need.

Ah I was thinking of using it on my sub-woofer cable and other a/v cables with black flex I was thinking it would look nice and uniform thought gloss would probably work also.
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post #1750 of 2773
2/6/12 at 6:25am
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Originally Posted by Norske View Post

from nakamichi plug website


I ordered from that website last fall - they come directly from Hong Kong. It took 4 - 5 weeks for them to come.

I actually ordered some more on the 24th and they haven't yet sent me tracking information, which they did the previous time I ordered. I sent them an email today trying to get some contact.

Delay might be because of Chinese New Year. I noticed a lot of the EBay sellers in China/Hong Kong had notes on their sites that they wouldn't be shipping anything until after January 31.

I'll probably give another week, and if I don't hear anything, will need to consider opening a complaint or whatever thru PayPal.
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post #1751 of 2773
2/6/12 at 7:38am
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I ordered from that website last fall - they come directly from Hong Kong. It took 4 - 5 weeks for them to come.

I actually ordered some more on the 24th and they haven't yet sent me tracking information, which they did the previous time I ordered. I sent them an email today trying to get some contact.

Delay might be because of Chinese New Year. I noticed a lot of the EBay sellers in China/Hong Kong had notes on their sites that they wouldn't be shipping anything until after January 31.

I'll probably give another week, and if I don't hear anything, will need to consider opening a complaint or whatever thru PayPal.

Oh ok. Thanks for the info.
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post #1752 of 2773
2/6/12 at 7:55am
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Originally Posted by Norske View Post

Oh ok. Thanks for the info.



FYI - I just received a reply back with my tracking number. They did indicate there was a delay due to Chinese New Year. Looks like it was shipped on January 31.

If you haven't received any email from them about your tracking info, try emailing them at sales@nakamichiplug.com.

(Note: their "tracker" page on the site is down right now, but I was able to use it the last time, so keep checking back once you have the info)
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post #1753 of 2773
2/6/12 at 8:55am
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FYI - I just received a reply back with my tracking number. They did indicate there was a delay due to Chinese New Year. Looks like it was shipped on January 31.

If you haven't received any email from them about your tracking info, try emailing them at sales@nakamichiplug.com.

(Note: their "tracker" page on the site is down right now, but I was able to use it the last time, so keep checking back once you have the info)

Awesome! Thanks a bunch.
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post #1754 of 2773
2/8/12 at 4:09pm
I ordered from Nakamichiplug.com as well and no confirmation. I sent an email to the sales email and no response. I ordered from GLS yesterday and I should recieve by this weekend.

I think I may just cancel the Nak order. I've started my first cable, and just waiting for the connectors.
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post #1755 of 2773
2/8/12 at 4:12pm
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Originally Posted by DNbass View Post

I ordered from Nakamichiplug.com as well and no confirmation. I sent an email to the sales email and no response. I ordered from GLS yesterday and I should recieve by this weekend.

I think I may just cancel the Nak order. I've started my first cable, and just waiting for the connectors.

get what you pay for with Nak. Gls plugs are good. The great thing about them is that if you do have a problem, Eric or Brian will send you more at no cost.
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post #1756 of 2773
2/13/12 at 12:36pm
Anyone using cable pants with Canare 4S11 cable? What size did you use for 2 conductor connections?
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post #1757 of 2773
2/13/12 at 1:19pm
Not to start up the whole "proper color coding" thing, but I want to be OCD. Does anyone know where to get tan/biege colored heatshrink? I found dark brown but need tan color.

Thanks!
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post #1758 of 2773
2/13/12 at 1:45pm
Why go through all the fuss with jacketing when you can pick up some 12ga magnet wire that will sound just as good or better? Not as nice looking but I would put the magnet wire up against some well known cables. Look into Paul Speltz's anti cable and read the testimonials. There is a recipe for multi gauge magnet wire as well. There are a few designers using multiple gauge solid core wire. If you like try different builds this would be a good one to research.
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post #1759 of 2773
2/13/12 at 1:54pm
Good connectors here as well, Vintage Audio Labs eBay.
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post #1760 of 2773
2/13/12 at 2:10pm
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Originally Posted by scoyne88 View Post

Not to start up the whole "proper color coding" thing, but I want to be OCD. Does anyone know where to get tan/biege colored heatshrink? I found dark brown but need tan color.

Thanks!

I have not seen tan/beige, but I wouldn't be surprised if it existed somewhere. I believe Barry/Furry Letters has red, white, blue, and black.
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post #1761 of 2773
2/13/12 at 8:51pm
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Anyone using cable pants with Canare 4S11 cable? What size did you use for 2 conductor connections?

And is it easy to insert two conductors into the "leg"? Do you guys heat the pants up first?
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post #1762 of 2773
2/14/12 at 8:59am
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And is it easy to insert two conductors into the "leg"? Do you guys heat the pants up first?

no heat necessary for me (Monoprice wire, Parts Express pants).
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post #1763 of 2773
2/14/12 at 9:16am
I've noticed the the BJC locking banana plugs have different lengths. If you look at the youtube video (0:52) below the entry side with the 4 conductors is longer. Is this an older or newer BJC is selling?

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post #1764 of 2773
2/14/12 at 1:50pm
Convince me that I need high end cables. Until then, monoprice will do.
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post #1765 of 2773
2/14/12 at 2:24pm
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Originally Posted by Nethawk View Post

Convince me that I need high end cables. Until then, monoprice will do.

that's sort of what this whole thread is about.
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post #1766 of 2773
2/14/12 at 3:03pm
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Originally Posted by Big Hath View Post

that's sort of what this whole thread is about.

LOL! Yeah, really... read the thread - it is all about making Monoprice cables LOOK like high end cables for a fraction of the cost.
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post #1767 of 2773
2/14/12 at 8:49pm
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Originally Posted by Big Hath View Post

that's sort of what this whole thread is about.

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Originally Posted by PTAaron View Post

LOL! Yeah, really... read the thread - it is all about making Monoprice cables LOOK like high end cables for a fraction of the cost.

Exactly! That's what I did, or attempted anyway. Took some Monoprice 4/12 and made some pretty decent looking stuff, refining my technique with each pair I twist up.

I've got a new center arriving tomorrow and I'll be making my 7th cable. It's been a pretty fun project I must say.
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post #1768 of 2773
2/14/12 at 10:43pm
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Originally Posted by Nethawk View Post

Convince me that I need high end cables. Until then, monoprice will do.

Umm where do you think th cable is coming from? Idea is taking the boring monoprice cable and making it look overpriced.
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post #1769 of 2773
2/18/12 at 10:09am
I know its not a speaker cable, but it follows the same concept, looks nice without breaking the bank, not much of a notable performance difference.





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post #1770 of 2773
2/18/12 at 11:55am
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