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• RE: Demo Cables Question. - Justlisten2 19:39:41 06/30/12 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Demo Cables Question. posted by couger4u on June 30, 2012 at 15:01:52

  While I agree with Duster and willkayakforfood that sonically there will be no difference, I do not like how Nordost marks their demo cables. I believe it will affect their re-sale value if you ever sell them.
  
  I just bought a pair of 2.5 meter Heimdall speaker cables at their 50% off closeout pricing. I saw a guy on Canuck Audiomart selling some demo Heimdall for essentially the same price as the new stuff, 50% off, I opted for the new stuff.
  

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• RE: Demo Cables Question. - Duster 16:30:05 06/30/12 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Demo Cables Question. posted by couger4u on June 30, 2012 at 15:01:52

  I agree with willkayakforfood. At least you know the cable connectors are properly terminated. As long as the demo cables are like-new with some burn-in time, it's all good...
  
  
  

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• If cable "burn-in" is an issue, purchasing demo cables (previously used) is preferred! :) - willkayakforfood 15:26:41 06/30/12 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Demo Cables Question. posted by couger4u on June 30, 2012 at 15:01:52

  If you're at all concerned with having to deal with the growing pains of newborn cables, purchasing used (including "demo") is certainly a nice way to go. Not only do you get a discount, but they're pre-cooked for you! (some cable manufacturers/distributors will pre-cook cables for you - for an extra charge!).
  
  When I'm interested in a particular cable, I first look for it used/demo. If I really can't find it used, I'll settle for a new one.
  

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