Servey on waitng for Nicholas??

romandoc · « **Reply #80 on:** 6 Nov 2008, 05:54 pm »

Thanks, Nicholas, I received the very detailed diagrams, thanks for your time. The preamp is absolutely fabulous, restoring the realism of the original musical performance in a way I've never experienced from any preamp before. More on this later.
Waiting time, while long and painful, even more painful since it was unexpected, was, ultimately, worth it. Nicholas, you deserve recognition for making the best preamp I've personally experienced regardless of price.

F Penciu, Cleveland, OH

SamDCook · « **Reply #81 on:** 8 Nov 2008, 07:49 am »

Nicholas, I can see this is going to be a tit for tat kind of situation. I did in fact open the unit. Like I stated before, why would I waste my time complaining about your TVC that works properly? See my point? All I can say at this point is you have my hard earned money, I have a piece of crap made by you. I even offered to split the shipping with you to repair your piece of crap. Customer satisfaction means nothing to you. I will NEVER buy another product from you and will continue to advise people to avoid you like the plague. Here's an idea for you! Under promise and over deliver. Try it sometime, then you would have no complaints as noted on this message board. STAY AWAY FROM PROMITHEUS AUDIO. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING, I REPEAT ANYTHING. AVOID THEM AT ALL COST. BUYER BEWARE!

Gpj · « **Reply #82 on:** 9 Nov 2008, 03:02 am »

Sam: As I read this you thought that putting a transformer (is it a tvc if it has no volume control?) in between your preamp and your power amp would make an inprovement in the sound. Is that right or am I missing something? Now you are unhappy because it does not and you are using this forum to attempt to beat up the seller. I have heard more legitimate complaints here that Nick seems to be addressing. For this application you should have gone for a trial listen imo. Good luck with this.

Gpj · « **Reply #83 on:** 9 Nov 2008, 05:22 am »

Here's a thought: have someone wire in a pair of high quality volume pots and replace the Connie w what would be a true TVC. Might just save the day.

toledo · « **Reply #84 on:** 9 Nov 2008, 06:07 pm »

Sam: Why don't you post pictures of the internals so we can see what your are referring to.

Like Nicholas states, if you are getting a signal with the switch on or off, then it is working and you are basically not hearing any difference. However, you are stating, "How about the switch not being connected at all?". Show us.

Until you explain what the situation is, we cannot tell what the story is and have to disregard your arguments, rants and warnings about Promitheus.

I purchased a TVC and a custom tube DAC from Promi and they work as promised. There are not many dissatisfied Promi customers, other than the long wait times.

Please post pictures so we can resolve this.

Edit: On further thought - Did you really think you were going to improve your system in this way?
The way I see it, you are still hearing the last component in your system which is the CJ pre-amp. All you've done is added a longer link in your signal chain; I bet it probably sounds worse.
I think you were trying to experiment with a new idea, it did not work out for you and you now want your money back.

SamDCook · « **Reply #85 on:** 10 Nov 2008, 04:36 pm »

Thank goodness, I finally have a few replies to answer to! To answer a few of your questions: (1) The Conrad Johnson PV-15 was taken out of the circuit with the same result. ( CDP to TVC to Amp). There was no experimenting to try something I conjured up in my head. The ideas came from documented evidence from several message boards. If you are interested as I was, do a Goggle search and inform yourself before you start criticizing me. Could this actually be a unit sent out by Nicholas that does not perform as it should? I wanted Nicholas to at least pay for the return of the TVC to him for repair and I would pay for the return to me repaired. What more could a vendor ask for? As a buyer I expect a vendor to say, "You THINK there is something wrong with the unit, send it back to me and I will check to see if there is a problem" Nicholas still states there is nothing wrong with the unit and refuses to accept responsibility for assuring this product is working properly. All the arguments you give me are totally unacceptable (moot) until Nicholas takes this TVC back to see if there is factually something wrong with the unit. If there is nothing wrong with the unit I will gladly eat crow! Until this situation is resolved i will continue to inform people to stay away from Promitheus Audio.

toledo · « **Reply #86 on:** 10 Nov 2008, 06:15 pm »

Sam,
Unfortunately, you are experimenting when you purchase something unheard and HOPE it will sound better.
I am aware of early buffering and the effects are subtle and system dependent.
Having done your research, you would be aware of that also.

Based on your first post, you demanded your money back well before you attempted any other tactic. You come out blasting and expect the seller to do your bidding.

There are two sides to this story. Your story is based mostly on frustration. Nick has responded with clear technical responses.

Present more facts, such as pictures of the internals so we can all see the wiring and we can determine if "How about the switch not being connected at all?" is accurate.

If you do not want to get the AC members involved to help out with the diagnosis, do not assume you can use the forum to "continue to inform people to stay away from Promitheus Audio."

satfrat · « **Reply #87 on:** 10 Nov 2008, 10:28 pm »

Quote from: SamDCook on 10 Nov 2008, 04:36 pm

Thank goodness, I finally have a few replies to answer to! To answer a few of your questions: (1) The Conrad Johnson PV-15 was taken out of the circuit with the same result. ( CDP to TVC to Amp). There was no experimenting to try something I conjured up in my head. The ideas came from documented evidence from several message boards. If you are interested as I was, do a Goggle search and inform yourself before you start criticizing me. Could this actually be a unit sent out by Nicholas that does not perform as it should? I wanted Nicholas to at least pay for the return of the TVC to him for repair and I would pay for the return to me repaired. What more could a vendor ask for? As a buyer I expect a vendor to say, "You THINK there is something wrong with the unit, send it back to me and I will check to see if there is a problem" Nicholas still states there is nothing wrong with the unit and refuses to accept responsibility for assuring this product is working properly. All the arguments you give me are totally unacceptable (moot) until Nicholas takes this TVC back to see if there is factually something wrong with the unit. If there is nothing wrong with the unit I will gladly eat crow! Until this situation is resolved i will continue to inform people to stay away from Promitheus Audio.

To date, all 5 of your posts here at AudioCircle have been about whining and being outright belligerent

I'm not saying you're in the wrong here and you don't have a right to be pi$$ed off Sam but it's hard to welcome someone like you who has nothing more to offer AudioCircle than

Please keep in mind that Nicholas is within his right to boot you out of his circle if he feel so inclined.

You'd had your say about how you feel about Promitheus Audio, 5 times in fact. I wouldn't be dwelling on this much longer,,, fwiw.

Afterall, there's always Audiogon.

Cheers,
Robin

Nils · « **Reply #88 on:** 12 Nov 2008, 03:45 am »

I emailed (and PMd) Nicholas last week regarding pricing for a Signature TVC (Robin, I believe you've seen my system in the Acoustics Circle--I feel the Signature TVC would be right at home there!). I haven't heard back yet. I understand that Promitheus Audio is a (very) small company, so I'm trying to be patient... but it's oh so hard.

-- Nils

PromitheusAudio · « **Reply #89 on:** 12 Nov 2008, 07:11 am »

NIls
just send you the reply

thnaks
NIcholas

SamDCook · « **Reply #90 on:** 29 Nov 2008, 09:46 pm »

Sold the piece of crap..the TVC that is... at least I got my money out of the deal. I still feel Nicholas should have at least visually inspected his handy work. I do apologize for appearing to be overly complaining about that sorry piece of crap that Pormitheus Audio made. Maybe the next owner will complain to Nicholas. Sold the TVC with "as is" with "no warranty". Told him to contact Nicholas if he had any problems!

ottodiesel · « **Reply #91 on:** 9 Dec 2008, 03:55 pm »

I have ordered, and paid for a TVC with remote control and a silver XLR cable from Promitheus.
Last payment was made in the middle of march this year, first payment in autumn 2007.
Total payment of 865$.
NO signs of any products and no reply from Promitheus/Nicholas when trying to get a clarification via mail.
Cannot make any recommendations based on my experienced so far, to put it mildly...

Hope to receive some sort of mail, but I will not hold my breath.
So I guess I should put out a warning to other potensial customers until these issues are resolved.
Not a very reassuring way to run a business, in my opinion...

brashgordon · « **Reply #92 on:** 11 Dec 2008, 02:32 am »

Does anyone use spell check anymore?? It's Survey ...

I guess the world isn't setting on your back yard these days ... in the manner you expected...
I guess, with all the worlds problems you've been solving ... you just can't accept this ...or
give anything back ... whenever you crawl back under the rock ... you must call home ...

Take a pill (or three) ... chill out ... pet a dog ... or better yet ...
do something for someone else ... someone who doesn't have a backyard ...
a car that runs, or a roof above their heads ...
or dental insurance ...

'cause if I was gettin' the crap you're dishing out ...

You'd need someone in a white coat .... to help repair ...
your over-bite ...

JMHO

Simmer down, nut-cake !!

ottodiesel · « **Reply #93 on:** 14 Dec 2008, 12:27 pm »

Quote from: brashgordon on 11 Dec 2008, 02:32 am

Does anyone use spell check anymore?? It's Survey ...

I guess the world isn't setting on your back yard these days ... in the manner you expected...
I guess, with all the worlds problems you've been solving ... you just can't accept this ...or
give anything back ... whenever you crawl back under the rock ... you must call home ...

Take a pill (or three) ... chill out ... pet a dog ... or better yet ...
do something for someone else ... someone who doesn't have a backyard ...
a car that runs, or a roof above their heads ...
or dental insurance ...

'cause if I was gettin' the crap you're dishing out ...

You'd need someone in a white coat .... to help repair ...
your over-bite ...

JMHO

Simmer down, nut-cake !!

Well ..... I guess .... someone .... got .... out .... of ... the ..... bed ... at ... the .... wrong .... side ... today ...

Gaara · « **Reply #94 on:** 14 Dec 2008, 02:01 pm »

Quote from: SamDCook on 29 Nov 2008, 09:46 pm

Sold the piece of crap..the TVC that is... at least I got my money out of the deal. I still feel Nicholas should have at least visually inspected his handy work. I do apologize for appearing to be overly complaining about that sorry piece of crap that Pormitheus Audio made. Maybe the next owner will complain to Nicholas. Sold the TVC with "as is" with "no warranty". Told him to contact Nicholas if he had any problems!

Who is Pormitheus? If you are going to come on a site specifically to brand bash at least get the name right. Assuming you actually bought anything from them, and are not just a shil trying to get customers away from Nic. I mean you were asked for pics of the poor workmanship, but where unable to provide any. So its your 6 posts bashing Promitheus against Nic's...wonder who I am going to trust.

Anyone who knows me knows I rave about Promitheus Audio's products. Have two tvcs from them, both work phenomenal, are some of the best sounding pres I have ever had, and have great workmanship. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from Nicholas again.

Gpj · « **Reply #95 on:** 16 Dec 2008, 05:37 am »

Have a movie or two from Pornitheus

Gaara · « **Reply #96 on:** 23 Dec 2008, 12:12 am »

NM not worth it.

packhifi · « **Reply #97 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 09:48 pm »

Hello, some months ago I ordered a tvc and a pair of speaker cables. After payment was done, the mail contact got a bit one sided. Can anybody give me a an address of Promitheus Audio, perhaps I can write a letter, or does anybody know how to get Nicholas motivated to answer, or perhaps send my tvc?
Thanks, Packhifi

Gpj · « **Reply #98 on:** 1 Jan 2009, 08:33 pm »

Quote from: packhifi on 27 Dec 2008, 09:48 pm

Hello, some months ago I ordered a tvc and a pair of speaker cables. After payment was done, the mail contact got a bit one sided. Can anybody give me a an address of Promitheus Audio, perhaps I can write a letter, or does anybody know how to get Nicholas motivated to answer, or perhaps send my tvc?
Thanks, Packhifi
he seems to be monitoring this post fairly frequenlty so you might try a friendly shoutout here

Gpj · « **Reply #99 on:** 1 Jan 2009, 08:35 pm »

Quote from: Gaara on 23 Dec 2008, 12:12 am

NM not worth it.

You take yourself much too seriously dude Were you going to reply to my post?