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but on a digital signal...?
you're sending a bunch of 010101010 down the cable, wouldn't it just be a matter of the cable actually being able to carry the signal from your tv to your blue ray and that's it?
would a pure digital signal really be that susceptible in a 4ft distance that you'll actually notice pixilation on your tv between a super insulated cable and a $10 one?
as to the connectors -- how often do you plug and unplug these cables between your tv and a component? once in a lifetime? whatever gold that's plated on the cheap cable probably won't wear out on the one initial plug into the tv.
i know, personally, best buy has a huge, and i mean huge (~300%+) markup on these cables. to me, it reminds me of of shops that change car oil that will try to sell you $50 worth of synthetic every 3K miles when your owner's manual specifically states that 5w-20 is to be used anywhere between 5-10K miles.
i don't think it's like comparing a hamilton to a simplicity and saying "they both tell time".
comparing the 4$ to a 70$ is probably a bad example here, but a 19.99$ vs 70$ would probably have been more to the point.
$500 vs $3500!
Hello all! After reading about this, I'm glad I bought a Samsung Blu-Ray player! What does everyone think of such shenanigans? -MW from google news article: Blu-ray Maker Re-Boxes $500 Player, Charges $3,500 Above you see two Blu-ray players. On the botto...
Craziness!
The fact that the entire chassis of the other player was inside the $3500 model is amazing. For some reason the first thought that pops to mind right now is, "There's a sucker born every minute." Oh, well. If you have the extra $3,000 to burn then why not...
But as watch enthusiasts, aren't we already ...
Well used to this?!? I don't understand the problem. Isn't the aluminum face, nicer font and buttons, and Lexicon brand worth far more than $3000? TM
Yep, watch geeks should be used to it!
I wonder if those that bought the Lexicon really thought the blu-ray put out a better picture. Kinda ridiculous that Lexicon could even try to defend it! Hmmm, definitely reminds me of the watch industry!!!! -MW
I guess if you already have other....
I guess if you already have other lexicon products you could afford to match! That's a huge premium to pay for the name. Funny that they got caught and still play it off like it's no big deal and that they could justify the extra cost. -MW
Well that seems about right
By adding a second, aerospace-alloy, vibration dampening exochassis, Lexicon effectively reduced the transmission of environmental microphonic noise which would otherwise have been insufficiently filtered, leading to am unpredictable photonic distribution...
they could have included Monster Cables
and bumped the price to $5500. cheers, elliot
more like...
If they included Monster cables they would have charged you 10 times extra and told you they are Cardas or Kimber Kables! -MW This message has been edited by DRMW on 2010-01-26 10:35:48
Aaron you should.....
LOL! AaronM you should work for the PR department for Lexicon! -MW
They could've improved the power supply...
They could've done something even trivial, such as increase the surge protection and the "refinement" of the electrical power supply. But they didn't even do that... That would've been an easy fix.
Ah, the amazing differences.
Yes, note the anglage and clean lines of the Lexicon, the high tech case material, and its gently tapered feet. Finally, of course, the Lexicon dazzles us with the "panda" disc tray and display. Clearly, they went the extra mile and their machine is a cut...
There goes the Lexicon brand...
I read the article on Audioholics and was saddened and dismayed. If anyone has a Lexicon THX Branded product, I would demand a full refund. It simply isn't THX certified despite it "claiming" that it is. I hope Lexicon doesn't upset any audiophiles who ha...
Hi Ming,
isn't this same in watches, one put a nice casing and dial with the same movement can charge multiple times .... LOL
response by Ir77....
**post by Ir77 moved as it was a response to this post** I went to BestBuy to buy some HDMI cables.... The cheapest they had was 70$ for a 6ft cable... which I think is insanity. Found HDMI cables on Amazon for 3.20$ delivered! I bought 3 just in case som...
hmmmm...I'm all for sacred cow roasts...
lord knows I love my barbeque! But, fair is fair...all cables are not alike. quality of connectors quality of the connection of those connectors (soldering, etc) quality of the actual cable (litzed, pure drawn, individually isolated/insulated, etc) qualit...
No No Noooo, TM
Not an argument about audio cable! How do you know your evaluation was ceteris paribus? In any case, Monster Cables?? Come on...Reference Lab for me (I get them free) As for the Lexicon, personally, I think they should print some grubby fingermarks around...
BDLJ, how do you KNOW ...
How do you KNOW the chair you are sitting on is really there, and you are not really sitting on the floor in a drunken stupor from the funny water you drank last night? I'm not sure how serious your comments were (or tongue in cheek, or part serious, part...
All in jest, TM.
It was more in reference to the internet battles I've seen discussing cables. Interminable, circular arguments.... [To clarify: I also agree there are definite differences in performance for a given specification; I used to be a audio tech in a former lif...
I knew I got you read correctly...
Hi BDLJ, I respect you. A lot. (even when you are cynical... ) and I was scratching my head considering the possibility that you would believe cables can make no difference. Glad my world doesn't have to turn topsy turvy. Whether the differences are "wort...
100% Agree
Ahh, the lack of nuance in internet communication strikes again (either that or my sarcasm came across like my normal writing...ooops! ) There are definitely differences and sound is not the only factor. Durability, ease of splicing and changing connector...
Nope, would you please...
send me by email? PM doesn't work reliably for me, as I've mentioned before. ThomasM at ThePuristS dot com
but on a digital signal...?
you're sending a bunch of 010101010 down the cable, wouldn't it just be a matter of the cable actually being able to carry the signal from your tv to your blue ray and that's it? would a pure digital signal really be that susceptible in a 4ft distance tha...
reductio ad absurdum
Hi, ir, do cables and connectors POSSIBLY make a difference with analog signals? yes, of that I have no doubt. can cables and connectors make a difference with digital signals? I'm less sure, but aren't digital signals still vulnerable to bandwidth issues...
There's a market for anything and anyone...
Like the saying: "if you build it, they'll come..." I don' t know if a lot of things I bought are really worth the money, but as long as I like them (and can afford), then why not?
Not to worry.
Some audiophile somewhere is willing to spend hours arguing that the Lexicon sounds better. Well worth the money. LOL. I'm a LINN a-holic myself, for the last decade or so... Very funny. Thanks for posting. John
re: Not to worry...
Hello jtbradley! Which Linn do you have for your setup? I've heard the Akurate system and it sounds really good. Hope you share as we have lots of audiophiles here! -MW
re: Not to worry...
Hi MW, I've been through a few Linn systems, from and entry-level to a top flight system based around the CD12, Klimax 500 amps and Klimax Control Pre-Amp to what I have now, an A/V system based around a Unidisk 1.1 and "aktiv" amps and speakers (i.e., di...
Well....
a sucker is born every minute as the saying goes. Some will spend for the name. Who uses Monster anyway? HDMI!
I heard the 'DS' system.....
Hello John! I heard the Linn DS system and it was excellent, I can see why you are a fan of the brand. HAGWE my friend! -MW