- RE: Iego plugs - anyone evaluated them viz Furu Oyaide? - JoeKool 18:48:12 07/01/09
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- In Reply to: RE: Iego plugs - anyone evaluated them viz Furu Oyaide? posted by bartc on July 01, 2009 at 13:48:05
The 'problem' with IeGo is their pricing. As the 'new' guy on the block, their pricing is right up there with the established brands. So who you gonna choose?
THe other issue with IeGO is their termination gauge, it's a tight fit with 10Ga. multistrand wire, and the screw feels flimsy.
I have found their copper plug/IEC to be on par or less comparable to the copper Furutechs, with the Furutech having the better termination holes/clasp and better build (housing et all) overall.
YMWV.
- that was my first impression but reading only - bartc 19:41:28 07/01/09
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- In Reply to: RE: Iego plugs - anyone evaluated them viz Furu Oyaide? posted by JoeKool on July 01, 2009 at 18:48:12
When I saw them some months ago on Cryo-Parts' website, that's what I thought at the time. I'm reading more stuff on them, but that's possibly both hype and the first impression of guys who haven't tried the Oyaides or better Furus. Again, that's just reading about them, not even seeing them live nor hearing them.
Was just checking.... You never know!
Since you know how they're constructed, you must have used them or seen them really close. Have you heard them too? The real question is: How do they sound?
- RE: that was my first impression but reading only - JoeKool 22:24:22 07/01/09
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- In Reply to: RE: that was my first impression but reading only posted by bartc on July 01, 2009 at 19:41:28
I have heard the copper and the silver-plated. Compared to the Furutech copper, the IeGo copper was leaner in the bass, and slightly 'thinner' in the mid/treble. Some systems may benefit from that 'tone', like a warm system may sound more neutral.
THe silver plated version is interesting, seems to bring out more details, but seems grittier up top. Might be overkill on a neutral - bright system. The Furutechs rhodium had a fuller midrange body, and just sounded smoother.
But I did like the airiness of the IeGo silver-plated.
I haven't heard the Oyaides.
In the end its just another flavour...how it comes across would depend on the system and user taste.
- That's very helpful - bartc 06:22:16 07/02/09
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- In Reply to: RE: that was my first impression but reading only posted by JoeKool on July 01, 2009 at 22:24:22
Thanks. That's what I was seeking.
To my ears the Oyaides do better than the Furus, but the Furus are no slouchers at any level! So comparing the Iegos to Furus gives me some idea of how this thing might sound.
It's only with comparisons that you get the idea, when you can't test the item out yourself in your home situation, unfortunately. Someone raving about a new product by itself only tells you that he found an appreciable improvement in his system over stock or whatever came before.
- That's very helpful - bartc 06:22:16 07/02/09
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- RE: that was my first impression but reading only - JoeKool 22:24:22 07/01/09
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- that was my first impression but reading only - bartc 19:41:28 07/01/09
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- IeGO products seem somewhat mysterious - Duster 14:19:44 07/01/09
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- In Reply to: RE: Iego plugs - anyone evaluated them viz Furu Oyaide? posted by bartc on July 01, 2009 at 13:48:05
CryoParts once upon a time said they were planning to carry IeGO products. For some reason that idea seems to have disappeared. Why nobody seems to carry leGO products in North America seems a peculiar thing if they're a noteworthy manufacturer. my cryptic 2 cents worth...
- RE: IeGO products seem somewhat mysterious - guitarplayer 22:48:57 07/01/09
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- In Reply to: RE: IeGO products seem somewhat mysterious posted by Duster on July 01, 2009 at 14:19:44
Good plugs, but well near impossible to get them to supply me in a reliable fashion, so I dropped them.
Peace,
Lee
- Yes they are good plugs...esp for the price. - Dynaudio_Rules 10:45:29 07/03/09
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- In Reply to: RE: IeGO products seem somewhat mysterious posted by guitarplayer on July 01, 2009 at 22:48:57
I have them on some silver A/C cords. Sound wise they are hard to fault...I have some Furutech Golds, I can't say the Iego sound any better or worse. However on one female IEC the fit is no quite perfect. Otherwise metal wise they sound be comparable to Furutech. I believe use metal by a company called Furukawa.
Karma Means Never Having To Say You're Sorry 音楽は天国と地球のかけ橋
- Yes they are good plugs...esp for the price. - Dynaudio_Rules 10:45:29 07/03/09
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- RE: IeGO products seem somewhat mysterious - bartc 14:58:20 07/01/09
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- In Reply to: RE: IeGO products seem somewhat mysterious posted by Duster on July 01, 2009 at 14:19:44
Yeah, I noticed that. I went to Cryo-parts at first, because I specifically remembered they had the Iego line in their online catalog. Well, it was completely gone! No trace that they ever sold this stuff.
People are now selling this line more on eBay and Audiogon. The products look as though they are trying to compete directly with Furu & Oyaide, more with Furu.
Was hoping someone on AA had comparative experience to share. A lot of other boards have reviews and opinions, but they don't seem as advanced in many cases as AA inmates. More of the "I just found out that cables/terminations/etc. make a difference and I happen to like this particular product." Not shootouts or comparisons with the leaders.
- RE: IeGO products seem somewhat mysterious - guitarplayer 22:48:57 07/01/09
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