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Buying Synergistic Research ICs so difficult

I've put in a request with the cable co for a recommendation so I can audition different SRs in my system. I've done the same with their used cable dept because I want to trade my VDs in towards them. I've filled out the tesla challenge form and I've emailed Ted Denney even.

Other than a few questions about my old VD cables from usedcable.com I've gotten no response from anyone.

I'd just buy the dang things but I don't know which ones will work best with my system within my budget. I don't even know what my budget is given that I haven't received a quote yet.

I know I don't want to go any lower than the AU79 and I probably can't go any higher than accelerators. Do I do full AU79 though? mix with magnetic tricon? do full mag tricon? full accelerator? accelerator mixed with something else? Link to my system should be there next to my username.

I have no idea how any of those compare to my VDs... they are original master series.

*sigh*
adhaney
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dave_b
3,159 posts
 
Call Robert Stein (owner) at the Cable Company (Used Cable.com). Dial 1800FATWYRE and ask for him by name, then mention Dave Borda suggested you talk directly with him. He is an unbelievably great person to do business with and is extremely helpful. Sometimes their E-mail system can be slow and may be blocked by certain web filters and responses can get dumped into spam.
fplanner2000
616 posts
 
I agree - you have to call them to get anything accomplished. I went from an all VD system (Genesis) to an all SR system and it was one of my better audio moves.

If you continue to get ignored by Cable Company, you can always call Elliott at SR and tell him your problem and see if he'll refer you to another SR dealer. He is also the best person to talk to about the particular cable mix for your system and budget. Unlike VD cables, the SRs are not a "1 size fits all" - different cables are designed for different applications. It is important to be aware of this going in.
chuckie
74 posts
 
Adhaney
I also filed to take the challenge about a month ago and haven't heard a peep from anyone. I am pretty much satisfied with my current cables which are Ridgestreet Poiema III's and Alethias.Robert's cables can't be beat they are among the best out there for my setup.They aren't listed "for sale" in the classifieds as much like some other well advertised cables that's saying alot.Seems like most who purchase Robert's cables hang on to them for awhile. I'll I just leave well enough alone. Cheers

Chuckie
joeyboynj
621 posts
 
I agree, you must call them. They get very backup with e-mails and seem to answer phone calls as priority. Much easier to just call them and you will get same day service and answers to your questions.
adhaney OP
50 posts
 
Thanks guys!

I called today and Paul from thecableco had already talked with Elliot earlier about my system. Elliot recommended Acoustic Reference at the source and Accelerator to the amp, or a dual run of Accelerator if the Acoustic was out of my price range. He said I could try the mag tricons and they would probably work ok, but my system deserved no less than the accels.

I didn't have time to call the cable co. back so I did send them another email about my VDs, but looks like I'll call them tomorrow and set up auditions from the cable library.

thanks all!
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