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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Owner's Circles => Bolder Cable Company => Topic started by: Wayne1 on 26 Jul 2012, 09:19 pm
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When I started The BOLDER Cable Company, roughly 12 years ago, It was a part time gig to build the Jon Risch design cables for people that did not have the time or skills to DIY.
Over time the job changed to full time and mostly became a mod service.
The past few years has seen a drop in the amount of mods done and services offered.
It is time to again change back to part time.
I am doing my best to get back into full time craft brewing. I have been retained to consult on a start-up brewery in South Dakota. The owners have a successful winery operation going and wish to expand to beer.
I will still have time to mod the Logitech Touch and build the occasional power supply for at least the next six months.
I will be working on some projects for Lou at Daedalus. The BOLDER/Daedalus speaker cables will still be made, although the lead time may increase.
If there is a particular project you may wish to have done, please contact me by e-mail. I do intend to shut down most of the current BOLDER Cable website.
On a more personal note, my wife and I are empty nesters again. My son moved to Seattle some time ago. He is living the hipster life, drinking Oly, PBR and expresso. Getting tats and reading Kerouac.
My daughter moved out today. She had moved back with us after graduating from Mizzou last spring. She had a job in her field for a bit, but then was laid off as part of a massive "restructuring". She looked for work here in Denver but couldn't find anything. She had been carrying on a long distance relationship with her boyfriend who she met at Mizzou. She decided she could look for work just as well closer to him. So she is moving to St. Louis to be with him.
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Wayne,
I just wanted to wish you the best of luck with this new chapter in your life. I've followed Bolder Cable Co. since the inception and have always been impressed with your professionalism and workmanship. You have always treated your customers very well and I've never seen a Bolder product I didn't like. Your departure is a major loss to the people of this site. I hope you stick around in a friendly capacity and continue to share your experiences with people who have come to know and like you through the years.
Audio's loss is the Craft Brewing industry's gain. Best of luck and thanks for all of the contributions you have made to the people who frequent this site.
Cheers,
Jack
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Good luck with the brewing, Wayne. There's only so.many hours in the day and life is too shortnot to focus on what you love.
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Well said, Jack and I can't add much :thumb:
Wayne,
Dealing with you has always been a pleasure and I wish you the best in the next phase of your life. And always have some fun while you're at it!
Tom
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Wayne,
thank you for all you've brought to audio and for making me some great cables. :thumb: One of the great pleasures of hanging out on AC has been getting to meet and know you. I know we will definitely stay in touch. Good luck with the brewing. If you decide to part with any more of your vinyl collection, let me know. :green:
MIZ-SEC
Laura
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Wayne,
Sorry to see that business has tapered off that much. On the other hand, i know how much you enjoy brewing, it looks like you had a really soft landing and in today's day and age, this is a really good thing. :thumb:
If ever you daughter needs a hand, just give her my phone number. We'll be there to help, day or night.
Once you get up and brewing, we [quality] hop beleaguered soles in St Louis may need care packages via UPS :green:
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Hi Wayne,
Was sorry to hear much the same in a PM. I didn't know what to say but I felt sad and happy. Sad for a company that I knew from the start shrinking, but happy that you have opportunity in another passion you have that is brewing. Bonus to know you will still do some modding work when needed.
Best wishes to you and your family.
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Hello Wayne, I want to wish you success in your new endeavor. I have enjoyed our business relationship and hope that will continue.
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Wayne,
First off, best of luck with the new endeavor! I am extremely confident that I will see high ratings for your beer(s) over at Beer Advocate in the near future. :beer:
Secondly, the audio community is losing a great vendor. I currently own or have owned many of your modified products and cables. In each instance I have been incredibly satisfied with your product AND your service!! You have been a pleasure to deal, a man of honor and principle, and you also know a thing or two about what sounds good!! :wink:
Lastly, I hope you and your wife enjoy this next phase of your lives. Sounds like you have raised two great kids and you certainly have earned some "us" time.
Don't be a total stranger.
George
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Ditto everything Jack, George, and the others have already said.
Best wishes in the new capture of yours and your wife's life.
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I have been retained to consult on a start-up brewery in South Dakota.
OK Wayne...wait a minute...
now....
how'd you get this job...
I mean...I know a bit about beer... :jester: :rotflmao:
Kidding aside....best of luck Wayne...and to you family. :thumb:
Always great products...and excellent advice...and a good man...
..........thank you! :beer:
Chris
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Wayne,
Good luck to you and your family. If you are as good at brewing as you are at audio, you will have great success.
Cheers!
Scott
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Good to hear your still making the bolder/Daedalus SCs. I'm loving mine :thumb:
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Oh man, its the end of an era. I still remember doing smArt DIO shootouts! I wish you the best of luck on the new beer endeavor, I know that is another true love of yours and I'm sure it will turn out great. We should get together sometime and catch up.
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Best of luck with the new phase Wayne, I've seen the brewing awards on your wall, so I'm certain this will be a success. Don't be a stranger, you're always welcome ..
Mike
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What a shock. One of the AC originals, and great products to boot.
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Will your specialty beers be conditioned in Daedalus cabinets instead of oak barrels?
All the Best. Thank you for my EE DAC and for your sound guidance.
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So, will anyone carry on your style of SB mods after you?
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Sounds like I got in just in time for my Touch and PSU! It is breaking in nicely Wayne.
Hoppy dreams and good luck!
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Hail to a new bier meister. :beer:
Best wishes!
Will you be coming to RMAF this year? If so, I would like to put in an order for a case of thick and creamy barley wine. I enjoy Anchor's Old Foghorn now and then.
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Well, I can't say I'm sorry to hear about your change in direction as you are going after another dream. I understand a lot of people will be sad to hear of this news as you have developed an exceptional reputation over the years.
Good luck on your new venture Wayne.
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Thank you ALL for the kind comments and well wishes.
I am not going away quite yet. No brewing in So Dakota can start until the system shows up. Right now we are in the design phase of the brewery layout. Then the gear has to be ordered. Everything is built to order and takes about 6 months (sound familiar? ) Then the gear has to be installed and all the little kinks worked out. Then test brews, THEN maybe actual production can start. I am guessing 8 months from the time the order is placed to actually serving beer.
In the meantime, I will be in Colorado working with the vendors and fine tuning the recipes on my 10 gallon pilot brewery.
If anyone wants any mods done, please contact me through E-mail. I do still have everything on hand to mod the Touch. I can order in parts for power supplies and DAC mods. If needed, I can also assemble chassis and boards for Hypex amps.
This post is meant as a heads up. I will be slowly phasing out of the mod business but it will be about 6 months before the brewery project really heats up to the point I won't be able to do any other work.
If you are thinking about mods, now is the time to please get in touch with me to see if I can schedule them in.
The brewery in So Dakota plans to only offer the beers on site. There are no plans for bottles or cans at this time. The owners do have a great expansion plan in place and perhaps in 2-3 years there might be some distribution in their region. In between, you will have to visit the Mt. Rushmore area next summer to try the brews.
Thanks again for all the kind thoughts and words.
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Sounds like your gonna need some help with those 10 gallon sample batches. :lol:
Best of luck......
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Then I will still see you at RMAF this year. I want to taste some of your experiments.
One of the local restaurant/micro brewery has a growler program. Customers can fill(buy) a growler of their favorite brew and take it home. None of their stuff is bottled. Something to think about.
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Wayne,
As Rim, George and others have already said...good luck with the new venture. Yes, life is too short not to do it. wW are losing an AC veteran and great audio guy, but gaining a new brewery friend. :) I hope to see you at RMAF and taste (again) that great brew. Gotta get the kids (grown up now and brewery age) to Mt Rushmore I guess.
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Congratulations, Wayne! :thumb:
I hope to see you back some day, saying "So I was tweaking some ale, when I suddenly realized that if..." :lol:
Best wishes for the future, and thanks for the past. :beer:
Have fun,
Jerry
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Wayne,
Wow this is big news and does mark the end of an important era on AC (which had its origins on HD!). I don't think I can do much more than echo all that has already been said, but let me reiterate anyway that you have always been a gentleman and made first class products. I know that a big part of my enjoyment of the audio journey has been a result of your DACS and cables and being able to learn from you and shoot the breeze.
I'm sure that this new brewery is very lucky to have someone with your expertise, passion and integrity. Though I'm not much of a beer connoisseur, I hope to try some of your brew in the future.
Here's a toast to an exciting new chapter in your life, and also of your son and daughter!
Cheers,
Jay
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Cheers Wayne!
Good luck.
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Wayne,
You are the reason I got into DIY period. Your products and mods were always underrated to the point of absurdity. It sucks that I haven't been on much and the first thing I see when logging on is that you are cutting back da biz. :(
I guess I'll be calling you sooner than later for stuff I'll need for my new audio room construction. :duh: :thumb:
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Wayne,
Thank you for participating and sharing with the AC community. It was a pleasure meeting you, Tyson, and other "DAM" members in Denver several years ago. Your passion and commitment to craft brewing and audio will serve you well, best wishes on your re-emersion into the former.
Folks like you, Bill Baker, Lou Hinkley, Danny Ritchie, etc. have made my audio experience richer and more enjoyable. Wishing you and your family all the best. Enjoy your empty-nesting, my wife and I are having a blast now that the kids are out of the house.
Warmest Regards,
Roger
aka nature boy
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Best of luck to you! :D
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Best wishes on your new endeavor Wayne. Hope all goes well for you. If you ever need anything, all you gotta do is ask.
Bryan
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Wayne,
I wanted to join the many voices saying "thank you" for what you have brought to the contemporary audiophile enthusiast.
My entire front end is "Bolder Cable Co Modified" (SB Touch digital w/Music Rail, Power Supply, and Eastern Electric DAC). You provided me with both outstanding customer service as well as solid advice. My system is truly a joy to listen to thanks to your efforts.
Thank you...
John
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w,
I hope you got the Jerome PS.
I remember leaving Colorado for a new chapter of my life. It was a scary step, to follow another idea, to another place. For me, it was Oregon, with the old woman and the kids and the dogs.
Hanging out with those folks at the Rogue Brewery was awesome
The rest of of it didn't pan out at that time, but I am so much better for it.
Who wouldn't want someone from Colorado to assist in their brew.
More micro-breweries in CO than any other state. Hey my growler would be filled at Wynkoops (Denver) or Phantom Canyon (COS).
Hope to see you again somewhere Bro.
Thanks for all you give us,
James
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A shocker indeed.
I'm sad and happy at the same time Wayne. "Sad" because the industry is loosing a valuable asset, but happy since you're re-entering a former part of your life.
Since she's a "local" now, give Miss K my number if has a car need.
Bob
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Thought this would interest you Wayne.... :wink:
The White House Beer Recipe... (http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/08/29/ale-chief-white-house-beer-recipe) :beer: (watch video)
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Wayne,
If your beer is as good as your mods, I really look forward to trying your beer.
Thanks.
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Wayne! Your DIY advice is so deeply appreciated. And thank you for my SB3 digital enthusiast and Touch mods. They were both enthralling. I wish you the best of luck in your brewing adventures and sometimes change is good. And when you're back, give us a shout!
Best,
Anand.
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The very best of wishes to you and your family Wayne. You have always done a great job and you were easy to talk with when a challenge arrived. Please keep us up to date with your new chapter.
All the best,
Guy
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Best wishes, Wayne! Thanks for your help over the years.
Paul
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Again, thanks for all the comments and well wishes.
The start-ups are taking longer than I thought.
I am finding need of some funds. If any of you are looking to get a Touch modded or need a power supply built, please get in touch with me through e-mail or PM.
Thanks,
Wayne
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Hi Wayne,
I just signed up for the forum, so I don't think I can private message you unfortunately. I'd like more info on modding my SB touch (options/pricing/turn-around time). Please let me know how you would like to proceed. Thanks.
Brad
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Seems I'm last to the party and hadn't heard about the downsizing. I see this topic started the same time I moved homes - first time in a decade - so it was missed in that tumult.
Anyhow - whatever best for you in whatever way is what I wish. You are and have been a prince for the decade working with you and I wish you best in all that comes your way.
Cheers, John
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Brad, Would you like me to PM him for you?
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Wow, guess I've been out of the loop! Where is the brewery going to be? I'm in Sioux Falls, SD fwiw.