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Counterfeit Chinese Cables
I thought that I would write this for those who are curious about one of the many counterfeit Chinese interconnect cables that are available these days. I know that there have been threads about the subject before, and I was always curious because they seem to be such a bargain. I don't really recall much about what any members actually said about the performance of these counterfeit cables, and I didn't look back and do any research, but a couple of months ago there was a thread that came around to discussing the quality of Chinese made components, and oldhvymec said something that made sense to me.
He said that people that say that what they are making is junk should consider that much of what is in our gear, and a lot of our American brands are actually manufactured there. I decided shortly after that that I would take the chance on a set of interconnects, because I suspected that the interconnects going from my pre to my amp were the weak link and needed upgrading. The interconnects going from my DAC to my pre were Kimber Select which are very good, but the other set were LAT International (now defunct) which had cost $500.00 when new, but I had reason to believe they were lacking because I have one of their digital cables that turned out to be very poor sounding in comparison to others I own.
I decided on a one meter pair of counterfeit Nordost Odin interconnects for a total of $104.00 from Aliexpress. I received them a couple of weeks later. They appeared to be well made, and the locking fake WBT rca's were very impressive and are very tight.
First impressions after installing them were light, thin sound, lacking bass. Each couple of days brought improvements, but from the beginning I noticed that they were quieter. Now, weeks later, I can say that they are drastically better that the LAT's in every way. Detail and ambience are much better, but it's the focus and separation of instruments that is most noticeable.
I have no way of knowing if they are really a copy of the Nordost design, but I am impressed enough that I am going to try a counterfeit Nordost digital cable.
Obviously, this isn't a comparison that is useful to most, because there probably isn't anyone here using the LAT's, and everything is system dependent. I just wanted to relay my positive experience.
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I dont know much , especially facing many people here who are very knowledgeable... I am only trained for the best and the worst in relating facts and ideas... I came here for friendship , even short term , or spontaneous , and i did not entertain grudges... I react sometimes in the wrong way and i love too much discussion for its own sake... i thank you for your good words and i always feel pleasure to read you here with us ... Your humor compensate for my heavy prose ...
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It seems an awful lot of people are ok with stealing, as they justify it with a number of ethical and moral gymnastics. Outsmarting right vs. wrong is laughable. They're thieves, plain and simple. Anyone who knowingly assists the thieves in profiting from their crimes is no better, no matter how much BS they shovel on their actions to try hiding the truth. It's amoral. Stealing is stealing, whether it's a penny or a million dollars. You took something that didn't belong to you without permission. If you find that behavior acceptable, simply because a particular instance benefits you, your morals are for sale. That means you have none. Anyone who is offended by hearing that should be more offended by the face in the mirror. I would rather be poor and honest. My conscience wouldn't have it any other way. |
@mr_bill ...Certainly *S*,,,OFC 12g. copper generally, gauge decreasing with load. KIStech....variations induce...well, variations. *shrug* I look at it as a subtle form of eq which some prefer. Given the variety of matches 'twixt amps and drivers, not a big surprise...*s* Amp&Driver....sounds like an 'phile 'zine to moi'.... ;) *L* "The MegaStat 10Ks' put an Immense stress on the the Mysterio Snakelines, but they performed ecstatically, even while slapping the carpet like an Aussie earthworm on LSD.." (We've not got to That, yet....but, I'm patient... 😏) @mahgister ... ;) ...to the tune of 'Noel'...since Xmas is already underfoot, along with the 50% off 12' skeleton yard displays and inflatable turkeys....( I wish I could be kidding...🙄) but lacking the last 2 lines of the chorus.... Current: "Oh well, oh, 'ell... (2x)," "What might be expressed in the 'midst of 'No!, 'ell!" ...I'll work on the rest of the song....have the gent that did "Run Away to Mars" sing it....(great voice, there...)... "3,2,1...I miss you.... Sorry, I've got issues...." ...and ludacrous hopes... 😏 *L* I like your prose...beats cable flagellation to the tune of 16 pg. ...and Winter drops in with it's big boots... Yours, J
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