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Problems with Mapleshade cables

In june of 2013 I bought two pairs of Excalibur I/C's and speaker wire from Mapleshade audio. I've used these before many years ago and realize how delicate they are. On arrival one of the two meter pairs didn't work, was sent back, repaired and told that I ripped the conductor. They reluctantly fixed it for free. Now one week ago the one meter I/C (connected to Oppo-105) suddenly stopped working after being in place for 3-4 weeks, but would function on another piece of gear. It's now being repaired for $45.00. The two meter I/C they repaired is now playing games and dropping the signal intermettently (connected to Odyssey amp), requiring a mild crimping. My question is, has anyone else had this type of problem with these I/C'?
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schubert
4,867 posts
 
Yes, exact same problems -a total PITA .
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
One LOOK at Mapleshade wires makes me bust out laughing. Crazy stuff.
The interconnects, speaker cables are stupid crazy.
Sorry I have little sympathy for anyone foolish enough to actually BUY that hokey trash.
The AC stuff is way way worse though... Asking for bad stuff to happen.

And i usually go for craaaaazy... Just not THAT crazy.
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nonoise
4,382 posts
 
Yes, they are fragile and I noticed that they're not made the same way as the ones I have stored away somewhere. The connectors I have are what appears to be locking brass connectors and what they sell now look rather humble and homemade.

I hate to say this but even though the Excalibers are a step up from the ones I have, my Darwin Silver ICs are a much better choice in my system than the version I used to use.

All the best,
Nonoise
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