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I have been checking this thread almost every time that I have been on head-fi for the past day or so. It is interesting to see who will say what next and is rathering addicting
Yes, because Fitz, Monoprice, and Blue Jeans Cable all claim to make cables that sound so much better than anything else and charge $30,000 for them. Those companies and VD are so similar, aren't they?
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Originally Posted by OverlordXenu
Let's see here, BJC et al. aren't trying to "swindle" anyone (they don't make false claims), and I do not work for them, whereas Acoustic Chef works for VD, and VD does make false claims.
See the difference?
What do they use to judge the claim " to make cables that sound so much better than anything else"
Could you please provide the model number of your "sound better" meter
Acoustic Chef, there is a way to save face and get new customers, even. Why not apply for UL certification? Thousands of companies do every year with thousands of new products. Why not have Virtual Dynamics stand apart from the rest of the crowd and get UL approval? Be the first. Just applying would earn you a lot of respect.
Second, why don't you show us what is in the rest of the VD cables? You dared us to buy one and cut it open; I think the factory should show us instead. Further, show us your test gear and explain how you test your products. You only have credibility to gain. That would help business, not hurt it.
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For Import into Europe, an UL or equivalent certification is required. I am not sure about US. I took a quick look at my PC power cord, it has the UL mark on it.
One thing I do know for sure for in the wall installation of power line, you'll need UL certification. And insurance companies also require UL certification.
No one wants to tear up a $1500 cable. That's what VD is counting on. If he actually showed what goes into those $1500 cables, no one would buy his cables anymore.
This is the quandary VD has gotten itself into.
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Second, why don't you show us what is in the rest of the VD cables? You dared us to buy one and cut it open; I think the factory should show us instead. Further, show us your test gear and explain how you test your products. You only have credibility to gain. That would help business, not hurt it.
He could just show us him building his higher end cables so he/us would be saving money.
I work customer support for a large cellular phone company and would NEVER talk to potential customers like this. If they don't like our services I don't talk to them in a negative tone or anything.
I got to admit though, looks like a nice DIY cable!
HMM, maybe I should just get some techflex and some water line and cover my existing UL approved power cable for my computer and drop some sawdust (better for isolating those vibrations and heat from reaching the cable...) in there.
BONUS!!! It is now a woody cable!!! So warm sounding!!!!
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