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So long to Virtual Dynamics

post #1 of 19
4/8/10 at 5:52pm
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Apparently, Virtual Dynamics is now out of business.

Virtual Dynamics - Audiophile Audio Cable

While there were many issues with some of their products and quality of service, their top model power cords were among the very best in the industry and it will be unfortunate that we can no longer purchase them.

Perhaps they will re-open under new ownership and a re-brand. I think the incident with their Power Three ($120) cord made of garden hose and the cat supposedly eating it up tarnished their reputation beyond repair.
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post #2 of 19
4/8/10 at 6:10pm
If that thread brought about their demise, they didn't have much going for it. That said, I liked what I have but I didn't pay for it. I didn't want to come off as a shill for winning a give away so didn't champion their product.

Pretty pricey stuff.
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post #3 of 19
4/8/10 at 6:23pm
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Their Power 3 was only a basic power cord, not bad for it's price but certainly nowhere near the performance of their upper models. The Master LE 2.0 was right in the sweet spot according to people that own it (including myself) and is an amazing cord, although I wasn't about to spend the money for a higher model. I bought it after I took part in the loaner program because it blew me away -- not sure how it does it but it is like a component upgrade on most gear. Very unruly though and hard to bend into position (wouldn't advise bending it too much, too often), very heavy, and very bulky.

I don't know if that thread brought about their demise, I'm just assuming since after that thread happened their prices dropped quite a bit.
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post #4 of 19
4/9/10 at 11:59pm
wow. that's kind of sad. i'm sure a lot of audio businesses - sellers of luxury items - have not survived the downturn.
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post #5 of 19
4/10/10 at 1:46am
i'm sure they will resurface under a differen't name, something like TCM Audio, a.k.a. The Cable Manufacturer or The Cat's Meow.
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post #6 of 19
4/10/10 at 1:53am
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Originally Posted by fishski13 View Post
i'm sure they will resurface under a differen't name, something like TCM Audio, a.k.a. The Cable Manufacturer or The Cat's Meow.
LMAO... I remember that thread...
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post #7 of 19
4/10/10 at 4:50pm
Maybe they had too many bad reviews and just want to rebrand/rinse/repeat?

Whatever.
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post #8 of 19
4/10/10 at 8:04pm
There was nothing wrong with the Power 3 being made out of garden hose -- VD had a video showing you how to make one yourself! I think the whole thing with what they charged Patrick82 was potentially more shameful though, though, IMO, if people want to spend crazy amounts on things then that's their business.
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post #9 of 19
4/11/10 at 5:21am
I am sure it is a sad day for Patrick82.
R.I.P.
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post #10 of 19
4/11/10 at 5:29am
Didn't think much of their customer relations but their cables opened my ears to what a well designed interconnect could bring to the party.
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post #11 of 19
4/14/10 at 7:49pm
another sad day for head-fiers.

AudiogoN ForSale: Virtual dynamics Judge
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post #12 of 19
4/14/10 at 8:22pm
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Originally Posted by vcoheda View Post
another sad day for head-fiers.

AudiogoN ForSale: Virtual dynamics Judge
"...The owner couldn't even finish his own prototype before the company went bankrupt..."

Maybe I'm missing something, but even setting aside the lack of empirical evidence behind cables...This guy is trying to sell a prototype? A prototype. As in something which by definition is untried, untested, and almost certainly full of multiple bugs and other issues.

Also setting aside its lack of UL listing - basically allowing your insurance company to refuse payment in case of fire.

Am I the only one who sees something wrong with this picture?
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post #13 of 19
4/14/10 at 9:17pm
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At one point I decided I will not sell the Judge for less than $100 000. But then I acquired a girlfriend and one thing led to another and suddendly 11 babies were born within two weeks and more is coming! The rabbits are making their territory bigger and bigger and it's scary! They have already taken half of my apartment. So far I have managed to protect this cable from the rabbits and need to sell it quickly before it's too late.
Brilliant. Best FS post ever
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post #14 of 19
4/14/10 at 9:27pm
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Originally Posted by vcoheda View Post
another sad day for head-fiers.

AudiogoN ForSale: Virtual dynamics Judge
Oh no! How will Patrick ever listen to music again?

I'm tempted to buy it just because it's so legendary
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post #15 of 19
4/14/10 at 9:31pm
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Originally Posted by jilgiljongiljing View Post
Brilliant. Best FS post ever
No it's not. It's pathetic. No buyer gives a damn about his bunny sex. And no one will take him seriously with a post like that. Cable will be worth $200,000 on the used market?

He's probably selling it to buy back the dCS gear he had before he sold it for a Judge and an EMU.
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