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In Reply to: Re: Time Out posted by cdc on July 11, 2004 at 00:24:58:
Actually, when you get all your electrglides in a row, do let us know how they compare to each other and to Elrods. I do have a Electraglide Fatman Gold 2000 in my system currently, and would like to know how the other electraglides differ in sound.Fatman Gold 2000 produces very "different" sound than most power cords that I consider more neutral. It is very rich, robust, colorful, harmonic, and smooth (too smooth IMO). As such, it can do wonders in certain situations, such as some push-pull tube amps. However, I am cursed with an ability to do pretty decent A-B comparison of power cord vs. "bypass," and you really don't want to know how the Fatman does against the bypass :)
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Jon, have you had a chance to compare or try the Ultraman with the Fatman? I have the Ultraman but never had an opportunity to try a Fatman.
Never had a chance to listen to Ultra Man. Is it all copper ribbon? How does it sound compared to some others you've tried?Honestly, I won't be buying another Electraglide cord. I really got sick of constant new products and new names so frequently. He really should have 3-4 cords and STAY with them for awhile.
It's almost a rhyme. Electraglide original, reference glide (I, II, III), Fatboy, Fatboy Gold, Fatboy Gold 2000, Fatman, Fatman 2000 Gold, Fatman 2000 K Gold, Ultra Man (I, II), Ghengis Kahn (I, II), Ultra Kahn (I, II), Mini Kahn, Mini Kahn Plus, and I forget the rest.
Jon, yes, Scott Hall lost his mind over the last couple of years and put out way too many versions of his cords.(One of the reasons that I lost interest in his line). I understand that he has moved his operations and is regrouping to rework the whole line again. He's about to introduce a new behemoth cord with 32 conductors that will be his new Flagship model. There's a little intro of it in the website: www.weekendenvironments.com The only other cords of his that I've tried are the Referenceglide Mk I and II versions. I bought the Ultraman from a friend who gave me a "brother-in-law" deal on it so I had to try it. I'm not sure what the conductors are but the ribbons look like a copper/silver blend. The sound is very neutral and dynamic. The Ultraman was supposed to be a further refinement of all the Fatmans; just as colorful and musical, but without the "Fat". I like the "venue"( as Mr. Crump would say). I like it very much on my amp at this time. It is very synergistic with the Elrod Sig. on my preamp.
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