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Have you ever bought something you've never heard of?

And liked it?  

I've gambled on a number of used cables with mixed success. I recently ordered a used Graham Slee CuSat50 interconnect. I needed a longer interconnect for my sacd player. I run it into my dac for cds, but that doesn't work for sacds.

Anyway, this cable is pretty darn good. I didn't get a smoking deal. I paid $175 delivered. I see them on ebay for around $240 with shipping and tax (from the UK).

A nice surprise for sure.  I have a box of cables that didn't turn out as well.  Lol. 

sls883
secretguy
1,857 posts
 

I bought an integrated years ago that I’d never heard of. It was a 90 pound beast and one of the best amps I ever had. Dussun V8i,

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tony1954
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+1 @ghdprentice 

Knowledge is king (and it's free).

sls883 OP
778 posts
 

@ghdprentice I do the same thing. Research a lot, but ultimately go with my gut. I’m only stupid with smaller purchases like cables.

I did do some research on the cable. Checked the manufacturer's website and I found their design philosophy interesting. 

sls883 OP
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This cable is really excellent.  Has me listening to cds again. 

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oddiofyl
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I often research a product until it's discontinued.    I have bought without auditioning or seeing in person , but never something I've never heard of. 

That's why these forums are a valuable resource.   I can see maybe with cables that don't break the bank but buying an unknown is a no go for me. 

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