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Lack of Identification on FMS cables

Bought used speaker cables about 10 years ago from a local dealer who claimed they were FMS. I trusted him and never thought to inspect them, until just this week when I was preparing my speakers for shipment. I noticed the cables have nothing on them to identify them as FMS cables. In fact, there's no labels/markings on them at all. Is this consistent with FMS cables and ICs? By the way, these were very inexpensive; so, I assumed when I purchased them that they were FMS's entry level cables.
rockyboy
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
It depends....I have top of the line Vampire Wire spk.(over $2000 retail) which was custom made for me (actually my friend - audio dealer). Also no markings. I don't mind, seens I plan on keeping them for a while but if I decide to let them go......I will most likely have a hard time
proving that they are what they are. Will be forced to sell at heavy discount.
Well......there you have it.

Cheers
rockyboy OP
335 posts
 
Actually, that was my very concern.

I've been offered a fantastic deal on some out-of-this-world cables. So, I'll probably be replacing the FMS. If I do, I'll want to sell the FMS cables; but am afraid I'll have a hard time selling them if I can't prove that they really are FMS. I wouldn't blame any buyer if they thought I might be trying to pass off DIY cables for FMS.
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
I could be wrong.....but it might be an option.
Try to talk to a dealer or who ever made this cable to have it redress with original logo/markings.
Or during a sell - provide dealer's nr. for any questions.
Of course inform your dealer before hand.
Cheers
jtimothya
612 posts
 
My FMS Zeroes have a small wrapper around the cable with the name 'FMS' and a serial number.
rockyboy OP
335 posts
 
Jtimothya,

Are FMS cables directional? I can find no arrows and nothing to distinguish one end from the other.
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