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In Reply to: Re: Hmm...Do wall recepticles "break in" like cables, etc.??? posted by mtrot on December 7, 2006 at 11:59:34:
I have 2 of them. they were also my 1st foray into aftermarket cables. If you hear & like the difference they make, its time to make some new power cables...after the Holidays!i still use both jellyfish from time to time - its kinda weird though.
If i'm powering my home computer with one, the burned cd's i make have more signal (louder) coming out the right channel than the left...and the CD-R sounds really closed in with muffled bass. i don't have a continuity issue with the cable, its just an attribute that stands out now that i have better cables to compare to.The Iron Lung Jellyfish are good starter cables, but you're only hearing a small amount of the benefits that the good stuff offers.
i assemble my own pc's & think this a great way to start off. You learn a bit and save a bit more. A 6' length of bulk DH Labs AC cable or C. Venhaus Flavor cable will set you back $50 or less. The Furu FI-11M male + FI-11Ag female plug is a GREAT combo and costs $75. In my experience, a cable such as this costing only $125 or so will run with the best cables avail & last a lifetime. And, i think there's synergy with using same brand plugs and wall outlet - i just found this out after assembling an Oyaide system.
a very interesting way to proceed might be to cut off the stock male plug of the Jellyfish and install a Furu Fi-11M - i'd bet you'll be quite surprised at the result. this would also be a good primer to illuminate how crucial the plugs are versus the cable itself, especially the male plug. If you hear a benefit, save up and buy the female plug later on. Then, after a few more months toss out the cable and step up to DH Labs or CV or whoever. cable in bulk is quite affordable, its the male & female plugs that get pricey.
besides, due to the low cost of the jellyfish you ain't gonna be able to sell them. at some point i'll end up giving my pair away.
true story: I called TAD & purchased the 2nd set of Jellyfish about 4 minutes after plugging in the 1st. I had never heard a good cable before, and the difference between the stock cord i was using & the Jellyfish was undeniable...without ANY burn-in. Fortunatly & unfortunatly, there's a whole 'nother world of sound & fun available once you go beyond the Iron Lung Jellyfish - it just costs $.
if you're looking at speaker cables & IC's, check out paul speltz's products & Mapleshade. lots of folks here like the Blue Jeans cables too, but i stay away from normal Belden wire based cables...my Heartland cables with eichmann's are SO boring and closed in. In this day & age, you can get funky & well engineered stuff for only a bit more $ than the quality you can get at Radio Shack, Circuit City or Home Depot.
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Follow Ups:
Well, I got the Furu male plug you mentioned plus the F11-Ag EIC connector. I installed them on the ends of the Jellyfish. I connected this cable to the 5-channel power amp(200wpc).I have only listened to CDs so far, but can't really say I notice a big difference yet. Maybe a little extra in the really deep bass. I'll give it some time. I'll be watching a movie tonight.
Another issue is that my current pre-pro is my Sony DA4ES receiver, which, first of all, is certainly not state-of-the-art, and secondly is only connected via its original 18awg power cord.
I think my next move will be to replace the Jellyfish cord with one of those big 10awg cords you mentioned.
Hey Matt,Thanks for all the info and advice!
I actually have one set of Speltz anti-ICs, and boy they seem fabulous to me, esp. at the price. I want to get some more soon.
The Speltz replaced some Blue Jeans Belden ICs, and there is no comparison.
Make sure to spend the $ and get the Anti-IC's with Eichmann's if you purchase another set.i've heard that paul is making a set of silver IC's now too. just had my first 'silver' experience with a set of Promitheus Audio silver IC's ($60) and i'm digging silver. having a little copper & silver in the signal chain is a good thing IMO.
I've not used any other cables that work quite so well between my TVC and amp as the Anti-IC's w/eichmann's.
since you have nice IC's its REALLY time to upgrade from the Jellyfish. you won't realize the benefits of the Anti-IC's until you do. Spend $30 on a Furu fi-11m male plug and stick it on a Jellyfish, it'll be a pleasant surprise.
matt
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