01-22-2009, 05:01 AM
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When can we expect a HD800 cable at ALO?
I know it's a little early, but it was inevitable  .
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01-22-2009, 05:09 AM
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Lets hope is 1400 bucks.
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01-22-2009, 05:23 AM
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Ya if your impatient go for the SAA for $1400. ya you can afford it, treat yourself.  nothing like instant gratification. 
In all fairness i am interested in what ALO will offer too, i have several ALO cables and LODs.
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01-22-2009, 05:46 AM
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Lol @ the $1400. Good 'ol SAA.
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01-22-2009, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by dallan
Ya if your impatient go for the SAA for $1400. ya you can afford it, treat yourself. nothing like instant gratification.
In all fairness i am interested in what ALO will offer too, i have several ALO cables and LODs. |
I can get 300 by the wife for a cable but 1400???? Furrr Shurrr Duuuude!
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01-22-2009, 06:10 AM
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Hey Guys,
The ALO HD800 cable will not be anywhere near $1400. Second I have tested using these Lemo connectors a long time ago so I am familiar with them. I really do not like them all that much because a few reasons. One the clearance is too small and will severely limit the cable size I am going to be able to use. And finally they are wildly expensive. Outside of these items the connection efficiency of these push pull connectors are excellent.
So while I have some other projects on the fore front, on the front burner (ALO/RWA desk top amp) and my new ALO Sigma-6 Ribbon Wire, the HD800 ALO cable is not on my top things to make. Also I contacted my Sennheiser rep and really got a cold reception / not much help and he seemed generally annoyed with me for some reason? He also poopoo'ed me for wanting to make a aftermarket cable, saying that they stock cable is "silver plated" and this and that? What ev!. I do want to make the HD800 cable though and as soon as I get mine I will work on this and report back.
Thanks for your interest and the thread guys.
ken
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01-26-2009, 06:51 AM
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seems like a really dumb thing to do on Sennheisers part. People want to have items for their headphones. Which means PEOPLE GOING TO BUY THEM first and foremost.
In my eyes, its a win/win. Its like Honda getting mad at people for making turbo kits. More turbos they sell, the more honda's they've sold =)
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08-01-2009, 02:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KB
Hey Guys,
The ALO HD800 cable will not be anywhere near $1400. Second I have tested using these Lemo connectors a long time ago so I am familiar with them. I really do not like them all that much because a few reasons. One the clearance is too small and will severely limit the cable size I am going to be able to use. And finally they are wildly expensive. Outside of these items the connection efficiency of these push pull connectors are excellent.
So while I have some other projects on the fore front, on the front burner (ALO/RWA desk top amp) and my new ALO Sigma-6 Ribbon Wire, the HD800 ALO cable is not on my top things to make. Also I contacted my Sennheiser rep and really got a cold reception / not much help and he seemed generally annoyed with me for some reason? He also poopoo'ed me for wanting to make a aftermarket cable, saying that they stock cable is "silver plated" and this and that? What ev!. I do want to make the HD800 cable though and as soon as I get mine I will work on this and report back.
Thanks for your interest and the thread guys.
ken
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any updates,thoughts on a hd-800 cable ken?
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08-01-2009, 06:14 AM
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any updates,thoughts on a hd-800 cable ken?
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Hi Decur,
Yes thank you. I have 200 of the connectors on the way, I am having them Cryo'ed at Lees shop (cryo-parts) after which I will being building the cables. 
Should be ETA for sale and ready end of August.
Cheers!
ken
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08-01-2009, 06:37 AM
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Well I know i made the funny comment at the start but when I do go balanced eventually odds are I will order an ALO cable due to my prior experiences with ALO. I already have three different ALO LODs and they are head and shoulders over all others I have tried.
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08-01-2009, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by dallan
Well I know i made the funny comment at the start but when I do go balanced eventually odds are I will order an ALO cable due to my prior experiences with ALO. I already have three different ALO LODs and they are head and shoulders over all others I have tried.
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Bless you! no problem on the balanced! That will be in the works, I cant want to get going on these.
Again thank you so much for your support.
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08-01-2009, 07:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KB
Hey Guys,
The ALO HD800 cable will not be anywhere near $1400. Second I have tested using these Lemo connectors a long time ago so I am familiar with them. I really do not like them all that much because a few reasons. One the clearance is too small and will severely limit the cable size I am going to be able to use. And finally they are wildly expensive. Outside of these items the connection efficiency of these push pull connectors are excellent.
So while I have some other projects on the fore front, on the front burner (ALO/RWA desk top amp) and my new ALO Sigma-6 Ribbon Wire, the HD800 ALO cable is not on my top things to make. Also I contacted my Sennheiser rep and really got a cold reception / not much help and he seemed generally annoyed with me for some reason? He also poopoo'ed me for wanting to make a aftermarket cable, saying that they stock cable is "silver plated" and this and that? What ev!. I do want to make the HD800 cable though and as soon as I get mine I will work on this and report back.
Thanks for your interest and the thread guys.
ken
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what is ALO Sigma-6 Ribbon Wire ken ? headphone cable ?
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08-01-2009, 08:13 AM
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Hey Ken,
I definitely want to try one out. You going to need a logo for this new product? 
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