Okay, I'll do a cable tour too - need participants

Bill Baker · « **on:** 20 Apr 2010, 08:51 pm »

Cables are obviousy one of the more controversial components in this hobby. That being said, I am going to do a tour for our Clarity Labs "Harvest II" interconnect towards the end of this month. I will make up two sets of 2 pair to go out for 5 days each. They will be broken in prior to going out so 5 days should be adequate for an evaluation.

http://www.bellaextreme.com/custom%20cables.htm

mdfoy · « **Reply #1 on:** 20 Apr 2010, 08:57 pm »

Bill,

I'm in. I bet they sound nice hooked up to a BellaMax

Bill Baker · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 Apr 2010, 01:23 am »

Once I get some time on them I will get them out. Those interested can post interest in this thread and then email me (prefered) at Response34@aol.com with name, address and phone number. If you PM me, please include your email address.

They will go out in the order inquiries are submited to this thread. I will determine the best seperation of the two sets based on the locations of those on the tour.

Each set will contain 2 pair of 1M intercnnects and will only go to 5 individuals so we can have them through everyone within a month or so.

If anyone wants to purchase the Harvest II cables based on the tour (even if you're not on the tour), we will be selling the $159 1M pair for $125 pr.

JerryM · « **Reply #3 on:** 21 Apr 2010, 01:55 am »

Mighty nice offers, Bill.

I'd love to hear them. Email sent.

Thanks,
Jerry

Mariusz · « **Reply #4 on:** 21 Apr 2010, 02:30 am »

I have some cables from Bill and they're definitely keepers.
Use them all the time.

Mariusz

Bill Baker · « **Reply #5 on:** 21 Apr 2010, 11:31 am »

Thanks for the kind words Mariusz. Glad you are enjoying the Bella cables.

Mdfoy - email received.

etcarroll · « **Reply #6 on:** 21 Apr 2010, 12:19 pm »

Love to try them.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #7 on:** 25 Apr 2010, 01:12 am »

The "East Coast" cables are going out Monday morning and starting their tour in PA. We still have a couple of spots left in this tour with the other set of cables also having a few spots left.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 07:17 pm »

The East Coast Harvest II cables are on their way to the first in line. Still have some room left in both tours. If you're interested, see the above post for details on how to get in. No claims being made by me and No obligations for you.

If the Harvest II tour goes well, I will consider doing a similar tour with our Foxfire II interconnect for those who do like and prefer an all silver cable.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 11:25 am »

Here is what we have so far for the East Coast tour. Still room for two more.

In order they will travel.

mdfoy - PA
etcarroll - PA
jkelly - NJ

JakeJ · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 11:47 am »

Hi Bill,

Just saw this thread (I know, I need to pay more attention) and am wondering if there will be a West Coast tour? If so sign me up and I'll send the personal info.

Thanks,
Jake

Bill Baker · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 02:33 pm »

Hello Jake
Yes, we have a set going out to the West Coast starting in Ca. Send me an email!

mdfoy · « **Reply #12 on:** 17 May 2010, 04:03 pm »

All,

This is a very preliminary review, better yet, initial impressions of the Clarity Harvest II interconnects out on tour. Bill was gracious enough to let me be first in line for these really nice interconnects.

Upon receipt, I gave the cables a quick listen before placing them on the ISOTEK burn-in CD for the recommended 75 - 100 hours. Initial impressions at the 24 hour mark; these cables do the midrange and bass very well, have a very nicely defined soundstage, and have exceptional tone. The top end was good, but not on the same plane as the rest of the audio spectrum. A most intriguing aspect was that they were very quiet, as if some type of damping were in place. The cables have very substancial connectors, and may be a contributing factor. I will check in with Bill on that.

At the 50 hour mark everything started to even out, bass, midrange, treble were now of the same quality. These are very nice, with cleanly defined imaging and stage depth. They do piano and voice very well. If I had the characterize their temperature, it would be on the slightly warm side of neutral. I will give a follow-up after final break-in next week.

Here is a link to my system

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=systems;area=browse;system=1079

drphoto · « **Reply #13 on:** 17 May 2010, 04:43 pm »

From Bill's website: We do not offer 'miracle wire', only your ears will tell you what is right.

Bravo!

Maybe Diogenes has finally found his honest man.

jtwrace · « **Reply #14 on:** 17 May 2010, 06:26 pm »

Quote from: drphoto on 17 May 2010, 04:43 pm

From Bill's website: We do not offer 'miracle wire', only your ears will tell you what is right.

Bravo!

Maybe Diogenes has finally found his honest man.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #15 on:** 17 May 2010, 07:42 pm »

Thanks for th einitial impressions mdfoy. I look forward to hearing your impressions once you are able to do some critical listening.

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We do not offer 'miracle wire', only your ears will tell you what is right.

I would love to be able to say we did but the reality of it is there really is no 'miracle' anything other than a well thought out and properly executed design.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 May 2010, 02:17 pm »

The East Coast tour is moving on after this weekend. The next person in line is etcarroll in PA.

jtwrace · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 May 2010, 03:33 pm »

Quote from: Response Audio on 17 May 2010, 07:42 pm

I would love to be able to say we did but the reality of it is there really is no 'miracle' anything other than a well thought out and properly executed design.

With comments like this, it makes me want to purchase your equipment.

Kudos to you!!!

Bill Baker · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 May 2010, 07:57 pm »

Okay jtwrace, just give me a call we take most major credit cards...(just kidding)

I do appreciate the words though as I have always felt this way.

etcarroll · « **Reply #19 on:** 29 May 2010, 07:42 pm »

Quote from: Response Audio on 28 May 2010, 02:17 pm

The East Coast tour is moving on after this weekend. The next person in line is etcarroll in PA.

Great Bill, saw your email this morning.