andyr Posted February 18, 2022 Posted February 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Pim said: How fake can a cable really be? Shirley, you can't be serious?? If a cable marketed as, say, "Audioquest", is made/marketed by Audioquest and its agents ... it's genuine. If someone sells an Audioquest cable which is not made/marketed by Audioquest ... then it's fake. (Note: I use the term "made/marketed" - rather than just "made" as some mfrs market products which they don't actually manufacture. For instance ... I believe "Linn" cartridges are actually made by a Japanese cartridge mfrer.) Andy
Ittaku Posted February 18, 2022 Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) 34 minutes ago, andyr said: Shirley, you can't be serious?? If a cable marketed as, say, "Audioquest", is made/marketed by Audioquest and its agents ... it's genuine. If someone sells an Audioquest cable which is not made/marketed by Audioquest ... then it's fake. (Note: I use the term "made/marketed" - rather than just "made" as some mfrs market products which they don't actually manufacture. For instance ... I believe "Linn" cartridges are actually made by a Japanese cartridge mfrer.) I believe his comment was sarcasm along the lines of "all cables sound the same anyway." Edited February 18, 2022 by Ittaku
andyr Posted February 18, 2022 Posted February 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Ittaku said: I believe his comment was sarcasm along the lines of "all cables sound the same anyway." Aah, OK. (As Pim seems to be from NSW ... I assumed he was genuine. ) Andy
Bengineer Posted February 18, 2022 Posted February 18, 2022 How does one "tune" a Mogami/Neutrik cable exactly?
audiofeline Posted February 19, 2022 Posted February 19, 2022 Last year I bought some connectors from www.audiophile-store.com.au. It was a very small order, however, Aaron was very helpful with my queries and I felt I received excellent customer service. 3
ray4410 Posted February 19, 2022 Posted February 19, 2022 On 18/02/2022 at 11:04 PM, Bengineer said: How does one "tune" a Mogami/Neutrik cable exactly? good question,i was thinking the same thing,what does that involve to make the cable tuned? 1
Bengineer Posted February 19, 2022 Posted February 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, ray4410 said: good question,i was thinking the same thing,what does that involve to make the cable tuned? I suspect it isn't a thing. Happy to be enlightened though. How can you alter the sound of pre-made cable and connectors? I've made hundreds of the same ones, same connectors, maybe I missed the little tuning screw. Tighten for more treble, loosen for bass 2 2
tripitaka Posted February 19, 2022 Posted February 19, 2022 On 12/02/2022 at 8:17 PM, Geoffcake said: Hi, Australian member here. Looking to buy some new gear. I came across https://www.audiophile-store.com.au/ while searching for a SMSL DAC. I couldn't find anything about them online so I ask you fellow stereonet members if you have dealt with them and if they are trustworthy and legit? Thanks. I feel like the responses indicate the store is legitimate and I worry that the original title of this thread seems to suggest it isnt. While hopefully your original question has now been answered, your thread title will pop up in search results forever. It would seem fairer to the vendor to remove the ALL CAPS "LEGIT?" from the title? 5
rantan Posted February 19, 2022 Posted February 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, tripitaka said: I feel like the responses indicate the store is legitimate and I worry that the original title of this thread seems to suggest it isnt. While hopefully your original question has now been answered, your thread title will pop up in search results forever. It would seem fairer to the vendor to remove the ALL CAPS "LEGIT?" from the title? Definitely agree. I really dislike the use of caps and multiple question marks anywhere, but particularly in thread titles and now that the business owner has responded and clarified all questions it is unfair to leave the thread title as it stands. 2
xtiva2000 Posted February 20, 2022 Posted February 20, 2022 Wouldn't deal with this seller again. bought twice and both occasions had to result to Paypal dispute. No communication from seller when you send multiple emails, only time you will get reply is before you actually paid for the item. Unless you are patient, not like myself, wouldn't buy from this store again. 1
Ittaku Posted February 20, 2022 Posted February 20, 2022 11 hours ago, ray4410 said: good question,i was thinking the same thing,what does that involve to make the cable tuned? The price. 1 2
bob_m_54 Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 On 20/02/2022 at 8:58 AM, ray4410 said: good question,i was thinking the same thing,what does that involve to make the cable tuned? The tighter you stretch them, the higher the pitch..... when plucked..
Kaynin Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 57 minutes ago, bob_m_54 said: The tighter you stretch them, the higher the pitch..... when plucked.. I thought that was only for Chord’s. 1 1
075Congo Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 On November 4 I ordered a Furutech headphone adaptor and paid for Express Postage. By November 18 no sign of the item and despite repeated emails no response at all. I have requested a full refund but again no response. Auspost tracking indicates that the item has not been lodged so there is no tracking available. Not sure whats going on but its an aweful way to conduct your business. Being put in a "black hole" is not good for your morale.
Guest Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 There are other threads here with similar experiences. I recall I once ordered a DAP Leather Case, which was required for upcoming travel (before COVID!) and allowed plenty of time. After hearing nothing, I had to contact them - and eventually got a response that they didn't have one and it would be some time before I could get it. I wasn't impressed with the service at all (and requested a refund which I received).
audiofeline Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 There is a note on their webiste "Closing 22nd Nov until Dec 10th, orders made during this period will be dispatched as a priority upon return, thankyou !" so you might have to wait a few weeks for this to be resolved - I would hope you have your problem sorted before then though. I bought a small item from them abut a year ago and felt I got good service.
075Congo Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 I have opened a case with Paypal but have to wait until Dec 6 to start the refund process. Not happy Jan! 1
Kaynin Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Funny, they're not too far from me but this is the first I've heard of them.
075Congo Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Interesting inventory of audio "stuff"........worth having a look online. Pity about their communication style or lack thereof.
cafe67 Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 1 hour ago, 075Congo said: I have opened a case with Paypal but have to wait until Dec 6 to start the refund process. Not happy Jan! Rather crap service especially seeing as you paid for express post - gave you tried ringing them?
075Congo Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Yes tried ringing during business hours but goes to message bank every time. Then I get an email asking whats my order number. You have to wonder!
Antipodean Brad Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Seems like false advertising on their website: "100% Australian Owned and Operated! All items are located and shipped directly from our Melbourne warehouse. This means that there are no long waiting periods and all orders arrive quickly to your door." Good luck getting your product or a refund.
075Congo Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Just put "Audiophile Shop and Hallam " into a google search. Amongst the results is this set of conversations on Stereonet. Business 101 goes on about effective communication and protecting your brand........lots of other rules too!
wayneh Posted March 25, 2023 Posted March 25, 2023 Sorry Aaron but this is the worst shopping experice I have ever had. I placed an order with his company Audiophile shop back in May 2022. Paid for it with my credit card up front, a total of $1024.00 23/05/22 Placed order – Some fuses and power boards 27/06/22 Emailed to see how my order is going 1/07/22 Got shipping no 1/07/22 Got email he just found emails is spam folder and will be shipped tomorrow 1/08/22 Emailed asking about order 1/08/22 Got email saying they sent him wrong filters for boards but new ones in shortly and will send them then 28/11/22 Sent another email asking about order 15/12/22 Sent email asking for refund and got some spill about closed for 3 months (22/09 to 18/12) and will start shipping orders after that 10/01/23 Still nothing so sent email saying I will be sending this to ACCC 21/03/23 Sent email asking where refund is Tried putting review on website and no luck OfCourse
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